How do I qualify for leave of absence? Do I have a strong case against my employer?

If you see a doctor on your own, under your own plan or paid out of pocket, it does not "nullify" your workers' compensation case. If you cannot...

What does this rating mean given the above?

If the overall rating was 72% before apportionment, then with the 15% non-industrial apportionment it drops below 70%. Perhaps your attorney is...

What is the term, when a lawyer jumps ship in the middle of a case?

I agree with Mr. Borah. An attorney cannot dismiss himself. Either the clients signs required form or forms or the judge dismisses the attorney by...

In CA. Does WC applicant have to make appointment within the 10 days if a Recon is pending regarding the need for evaluation.

If WCJ ordered a panel, you should go ahead and schedule. As the worker, you can waive 60-day time limit and set as far out as 90 days. Preserve...

We need more information to give specific advice. Why do you want to change venue? If you live in San Bernardino and case was filed at a distance,...

Is there any precedent for alleging that surgery made your injury worse in work comp? How should I word that?

You are covered for problems caused by treatment given for an industrial injury. This is the "compensable consequences" doctrine. For more see...

Why would a worker's compensation attorney not want to file a 132A claim for their client, after filing client was fired.

Not only are 132a cases fact-specific, but they are one of the hardest to prove and win. See http://www.wcwebzine.com/a-z/132a.htm and read some of...

Does a worker injured on the job have to be cleared by a doctor to return to work?

As a practical matter, unless the symptoms worsen, the doctor will just see a bruise. If she has no pain or loss of function (i.e., disability),...

How to pick dr for worker's comp

In addition to the answers already posted, you cannot attend the medical appointment. There are privacy laws. If you think this person is faking,...

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What can my girlfriend do when work does not abide by the restrictions set forth by the workers comp doctor?

To protect her health, she needs to abide by the doctor's restrictions. She should contact the claims adjuster and her doctor and advise that the...