Workers comp won't give me a advance

Years ago you could get lump sum advances. That is no longer the case. They would love it if you settled out quickly at a discount. Consider using...

Strategy for hiring a new Worker's Comp attorney

When hiring a new attorney, immediately disclose that you had one but let him go. If someone doesn't bother to mention this to me at the outset, I...

CA Disability filing question...Which practitioner to use?

I agree with Mr. Borah. This appears to be about State Disability, not workers' compensation. The doctor most likely to respond to your request to...

Is it legal

Yes, employers can do this, although it does not happen often since they want to save paying their attorneys. I have several such cases. They were...

Defendant wants a fast and cheap exit. The QME, their lawyer, etc. will cost them a lot so they would rather pay you a pittance and be done with...

Your attorney is not incompetent and not unprofessional. He is not paid "big bucks." You can always represent yourself. If you do look for another...

When is "date of injury" with cumulative repetitive and overuse work related injuries? California

The date of injury for a cumulative trauma is the subject of frequent litigation. Labor code section 5412 states: "The date of injury in cases of...

Would I be able to sue my company for the way they conducted my injury?

Welcome to my clients' world! This employer's behavior is not unusual, unpleasant as it is to you, the injured worker. It won't necessarily get...

Unfortunately these delays are baked into the system. Your case is actually advancing quickly, given date of injury in 2014 and "2 major cervical...

Stuck in Workers' Comp need a lawyer to get me out!

You are getting denials because your doctor is not writing his reports and Requests for Authorization to comply with the MTUS (see...