I hired a attorney for a workers comp case. Communication is really bad can I change attorney even if the case is almost over?

Yes, you can change at any time. The issue is, will a new attorney take on a case that is "almost over." If you mean set for trial in a few weeks,...

Can Workers Compensation insurance let me “go” if I ask for reimbursement for out of pocket expense?

First off, please do not settle your case over one bill. Second, you did not mention what is wrong to start with (what you injured) and why you...

I am going into hiding from abusive spouse but have a workers comp claim still open, what will happen if I dont give my address?

The EAMS system available to the public on the EAMS search tool does not update your address. It uses the city you listed on the Application for...

You are not required to sign the deposition transcript. I do not let my clients sign. After you read the transcript, make corrections in writing...

California legislatures changed Workers Comp. law to help employers and insurance companies deny treatment to injured workers.

No you cannot bring a civil suit against all those you mentioned just because they are following the procedures put into law by the California...

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Responsibility of WC attorney after settlement?

Sometimes SCIF will want to close out medical and offer a decent amount, so the attorney may hang in there to try to negotiate something. On the...

In the en banc decision, Blackledge v. Bank of America, the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board delineated the respective roles of the evaluating...

Workers comp S&W

First of all, a serious and willful claim is part of your case, not the case alone. Did you file an Application for Adjudication of Claim? The S&W...

Will TD payments still be issued??(CA) My employer fired me after my injury and workers comp IC approved surgery..

Two weeks after you have surgery, they are required to begin payment of temporary disability. See...

Are the workers compensation cases taken on the contingency basis ?

I agree with Mr. Borah and Mr. Cleveland. See this for more information: http://www.wcwebzine.com/a-z/attorneyfees.htm