How much? Should I settle for a work related injury of my cervical spine, had surgery to, right shoulder, wrist and two fingers.
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Answered on March 15, 2025
I can't give you a number with this information. Sounds lije 28% is way, WAY too low from what you've described. Are there penalties due? Is all...
I had stip of award and I was going to take the comp n release but the judge suspended the c&r. I didnt have my attorney assist
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Answered on March 13, 2025
If your attorney is retired or dead, you can Dismiss him. If the Judge sees you have an attorney on record but the attorney isnt part of this, the...
How do you get the defense attorbey for employer to settle?
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Answered on March 13, 2025
You can never force a side to settle. With an AME report, your attorney is ready for Trial. Direct your attorney to file the Declaration Of...
Do QMEs read depositions
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Answered on March 02, 2025
Depo transcripts are easy reading. QMEs typically do read the whole transcript and comment on it. I dont often see them comment on changes made...
Been out of work for year for back injury there now suggesting surgery what should I do?
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Answered on March 02, 2025
In making this choice, know you only get 104 weeks of temporary disability checks. So if you don't get surgery until week 67, and you have only...
I had a file cabinet accident and have injuries from it can I file a negligence claim for pain and suffering.
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Answered on March 02, 2025
If this Arose out Of Employment and in the Course of Employment, its a work injury. There is no Pain&Suffering in Workers Comp. There MIGHT be a...
Why does the workers comp insurance company withhold 15% attorneys fee from a permanent disability advancement of a claim?
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Answered on February 25, 2025
The "set amount" is NOT due you under the Labor Code until the WCAB orders it sent to you. Without the order from the judge, the amount due is 85...
How much of a settlement would I recieve for a lower back injury for which I had to have surgery and I now am 25% disabled? ?
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Answered on February 24, 2025
None of us can say the number you want. Was it 25% Whole Person Impairment??? Was it 25% PD as rated by the Disability Evaluation Unit [DEU]?? ...
Is this short term disability or workers comp or fmla?
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Answered on February 24, 2025
Any time off gets subtracted from your FMLA even when its self-care. So its definitely FMLA. Then if 51% of this is due to the job, it could be...
Can I still file Work comp or how can I protect my rights?
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Answered on February 24, 2025
The "type" of lawyer you need is a Workers Compensation specialist attorney. As counselor Borah noted, do NOT consider a group that passes this...
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