This is 'Standard practice'. This happened today! Some injured workers just want a sum to survive on while they go get their own treatment and go...

If i receive a lump sum of workers comp money ?

You would be smart to pay back EDD. And it gets worse...that Unemployment WAS TAXABLE. So you get to pay Biden for that money too. You swear...

You cannot FORCE an insurer to offer a Compromise & RElease Agreement, which I think is what you're asking. (Your employer doesn't usually do the...

Sounds like the defense is getting ready for trial. The WCAB Judge wants an up-to-date medical -legal report when it files for Trial. If the...

Can my job have me outside while I am on worker’s compensation because I got hurt at work and twisted my ankle?

Is it possible to decline a work assignment? Only if you want to be terminated! It's like showing up to your job and telling the boss "I'd rather...

When the other side complains they never got your motion or received it with no time to answer, the WCAB judge will continue the hearing. I give a...

REALLY HOPE you meant to say you have been getting 'state disability insurance' from the 'employment development department' (EDD). Employment...

How long does it take to get a workers comp mandatory settle court date?

Weird. Most WCAB offices are setting in about 4 weeks lately. I'm not certain about downtown LA, maybe they are backlogged. Are you CERTAIN...

Worker's Compensation Claim - what to expect?

Death Benefits are available TO DEPENDENTS. It sounds like Dad is a dependent. THAT's why the insurance adjuster asked to see bank statements. ...

YIKES, the Workers Compensation Claim Form for this injury should have been submitted to the employer and his comp insurer a long, long time ago. ...