What does this mean, Can someone explain it to me.

What that means is, if they pay within 30 days of the Order Approving Compromise and Release, they do not have to include interest on the amount....

Our ex nanny is filing a bogus workers comp case against us. While it is pending, she is listed on a nanny placement website.

Mr. Borah is right. Also, print the nanny site page (so that it date stamps your printed copy) and keep any other information organized....

Do worker's comp have right to ask you to sign HIPAA form for all medical records of every doctor you seen in last 10 years.

Osteoporosis will show up on certain X-rays and may be used to determine apportionment of permanent disability (see...

Is going to qme a wise decision

A QME or AME report is required for determining permanent disability. SB 863 added subsection (i) to Labor Code §4061: “No issue relating to the...

Can i receive pd payments while im still working

You can receive permanent disability payments while still working, but the date of injury will affect whether the adjuster has to make permanent...

If you are working for the same employer, they will probably just settle your permanent disability and leave future medical treatment open. Have...

What do I do now?

You have mentioned two medical problems: your hands and a mental illness. It is hard to evaluate what to do legally with so few facts. Are either...

I signed my final documents for my workers compensation settlement on 12/27/2013. It's been over 2 months now and the defense

I assume this is a Compromise and Release. Your attorney could file for a hearing and also file a penalty and/or sanctions petition, and that might...

Do I have to deal with workcomp court for carrier who never pays mileage or ttd on time? Lost storage due to non-payment.

You do not have recourse outside the Worker's Compensation system. When CIGA takes over, it wipes out previous penalties. You need to get a lawyer...

Settlement

The MRI may be a basis for apportionment and reduce the settlement value. You should discuss this with your attorney, who knows the facts of the...