How common is a motion for reconsideration in workers comp

Not clear whether you want to reopen for new and further disability or you are appealing a decision from a workers' compensation judge. Please see...

Who should bear the costs?

You may have to advance the costs to AME and the Court Reporter, but they can be reimbursed under Labor Code §5811. See this page:...

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Any advice before filling out workmans comp paperwork?

Was this a special type of suit and tie? I do not understand the mechanism of injury.

In order to get the equipment you need, your authorized Primary Treating Physician needs to explain in a report why it is medically necessary. The...

Fired after getting hurt at work & having a workers comp case filled, workers comp lawyer enough or do I need another lawyer?

First talk to your attorney. You may be able to get accommodation under FEHA (see http://www.wcwebzine.com/a-z/ada-feha.htm). There may be...

I have no statistics on this. Sometimes the parties discuss settlement after the deposition while the attorneys are there together, but then the...

Temporary disability payments stopped for worker's compensation.

If you are required to use a medical provider network Primary Treating Physician and you were referred to the pain doc by the PTP (or the pain doc...

My husband needs an attorney that handles workers comp quickly!

Here is more information about Mandatory Settlement Conferences. There may have been a problem proving causation. It is not easy to connect...

In the state of ca. can you ask for future wages compensation due to a disability.

I agree with Mr. Borah about the workers' compensation issues but wish to add that your wife should seek reasonable accommodation to see if...

Will I get paid for a pay rate adjustment that has been approved before I left my job, but hasn't been disbursed until I left?

It appears you are seeking back pay. If you are a union worker, this may come under some provision of a collective bargaining agreement. If not a...