I read somewhere on the internet that I can use my DWC Voucher to start my own business is that true?

Please review this page and the linked material: http://www.wcwebzine.com/a-z/supplementaljobdisplacementbenefit.htm. You can use it to take...

How long does it take to receive payment on workers comp case?

If you did not receive a check after 30 days and a few more (5) for mailing, contact the adjuster and demand interest and penalties be added. This...

Does TTD rate for CA work comp include company car, expense account, gas card, paid cell phone and bonuses?

Did you declare these items as taxable income? That could be a problem. Usually the value of additional emoluments such as room and board and the...

Cumulative trauma/bi-lateral carpal tunnel W/C claim unrepresented versus represented re: future med care buyout offer of 7,500

Your best course of action is to get a free consultation with a workers' compensation attorney, then decide what to do.

The 132a most likely died with the WCAB finding of no industrial injury. You do not need to do anything. See http://www.wcwebzine.com/a-z/132a.htm....

How do I end a workers comp case and settle today?

I think you need to be appointed as guardian ad litem so you can enter case and get things moving. Consult another attorney.

My worker comp case was filed in july of 2011, and so far eams says only that a claim for adjudication was filed, is this odd?

The public search tool does not list all events, just filing of Application for Adjudication of Claim, trials, etc. To find out the status, contact...

How are seasonal TTD rates calculated?

This is one of the more complicated areas of workers' compensation law. See http://www.wcwebzine.com/a-z/averageearnings.htm,...

My father had a workers comp case he passed away 6 months ago. Lawyer took to long to file can I sue lawyer?

From the facts, I cannot give advice. Did the bleeding of the brain result 7 years later from the fall? A death case cannot be filed if 240 weeks...

I fell at food for less and didn't make a report my shoulder been bothering since then

You may have torn your rotator cuff. This is a common injury among people who fall, especially if they are older. You should seek medical attention...