California Workers' Compensation ACOEM

It depends on whether you meet these requirements: "For compensable claims arising before January 1, 2005, the schedule as revised pursuant to...

How much should I expect?

10% WPI is the minimum WPI given for the surgery under AMA Guides' Table 16-27. Often there are range of motion issues and sometimes lifting...

This is the kind of case that needs a lawyer who understands Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) and all the problems it generates. It goes...

I have a 2 yr W/C case still open. Seeing a QME (after almost a yr wait). Recently, opened a NEW W/C case.

You need to disclose everything to all involved. While the body regions are different, there may be overlapping factors of disability (depending on...

Is it permitted the evidences in dispute be mistakenly taken into considerations in a Petition for Reconsideration WCAB appeal?

This is like a law school exam question. It involves complex issues of employment, independent contractor, res judicata, etc. No practicing...

If I was placed on work comp by my work can they ask me to come in to the office for a conference call?

Unless the Primary Treating Physician said you must remain on complete bed rest, cannot travel to any location, or something like that where you...

Workers' compensation

It is not clear from your question whether you can prove a work-related injury caused temporary disability for five years. If this is a work injury...

My lawyer never checked the numbers for my Workers Compensation "Weekly Benefits " and I got the wrong pay for one year.

As a practical matter, even though the attorney did a poor job of communicating and paying attention to the details, there is little you could get...

In SF - got denied in Work Comp. waiting for QME - went to dr. with own insurance, is it true that they would not pay?

If the claim is denied and you have private insurance, then the private insurance has to pay for the treatment. Whether the private insurer can...

Can i get any compensantion if my employer lay me off after a work related injury

Consult a local attorney who specializes in workers' compensation. You may want to review the following so you understand the possible claims:...