You need an attorney. As to needing an MRI, who will pay if claim denied?

Employer has caused emotional distress by having me work excessive hours with no support. I'm now suffering from Panic Attacks

These are very difficult cases to pursue in Workers' Compensation. I have just finished one that sounds very similar, and the report from the QME...

The drug test a week later will not show that you were impaired at the time you cut your finger, although there may be residue in your blood from...

Questions about Workers Comp 15% increase rule and retraining voucher benefit and closing my case by Stips.

You should get the voucher and the 15% increase if the company is not a bunch of different franchises like McDonald's, but more like a big store...

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We are a corporation. being sued for a workers comp case. If we lose are the officers of the corp. liable for judgment?

There is a legal concept called "piercing the corporate veil." See e.g. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piercing_the_corporate_veil Please...

What is a "Stipulation with a request for an award at the 0% disability with a future medical award. This would be paid at $0"

Do you have any symptoms, complaints, and limitations due to the hand injury? If so, do not sign the stipulations. Consult an attorney and provide...

California worker compensation MTUS for chronic pain medical treatment guidelines

Your doctor is supposed to write a report that explains why the MTUS do not apply etc. What you do here even if theoretically correct may be...

Am I a candidate for State disability? If so, do I ask worker comp doctor for "referral"?

If you have not used up the 104 weeks of temporary disability which is maximum amount with few exceptions (not including repetitive motion...

If i have a pre existing condition do I still have the right to workers comp

You can bring a claim even if you have a preexisting condition if it made it worse. See http://www.wcwebzine.com/a-z/aggravation.htm Whether it is...

Where can I find detailed information on structured settlement for work-related permanent disability in California?

The actual settlement documents (Compromise and Release) have the structure breakdown in them. The State of California got rid of old records by...