Post 4: What Is an MPN — and Do You Have to Use It?
Jul 28, 2026
Understanding Medical Provider Networks and your right to a second opinion After a work injury in California, you may hear the term "MPN" thrown around by the insurance adjuster. MPN stands for Medica...
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Post 3: The QME — Who Are They and Why Do They Matter?
Jul 28, 2026
What happens when your doctor and the insurance company don't agree about your injury If you've been hurt on the job in California and your treating doctor and the insurance company's doctor don't see...
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What questions will I be asked at my worker's compensation deposition?
Jul 30, 2009
Admonitions and Background information The first part of your deposition will consist of the swearing in of the deponent ( you ) whereby the court reporter will administer the oath or affirmation tha...
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What to Know About Your Upcoming Deposition
Jul 30, 2009
Stay Calm Don't get nervous... you will have your lawyer sitting next to you to protect you from bad questions. Give Short Answers whenever possible. Never use more words than you have to. A one wor...
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Should you file a Psychiatric or Stress Workers Compensation Claim
Jul 25, 2009
Were you Employed With This Employer at least 6 Months ? In order to have a viable stress claim you must have been employed for at least 6 months... UNLESS the psychiatric injury is caused by a "SUDD...
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Child Support and Temporary Disability ( TD )
Jul 25, 2009
Earnings Assignment Order The local child support agency ... generally a division of the county district attorney's office, may issue an earnings assignment order which does not have to be signed by ...
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Undocumented Workers and the Workers Compensation System
Jul 25, 2009
File Your Claim with your employer Immediately Undocumented workers who are not eligible to work are still entitled to TTD ( Temporary Total Disability ) but they are not entitled to return to work. ...
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What is Temporary Disability and how do I get some in California?
Jul 25, 2009
File your workers compensation claim with your employer If you do not file a claim with the employer then the workers compensation insurance will not be brought into the picture.. so remember don't t...
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Filing your Workers Compensation Claim with the Court
Jul 25, 2009
File an Application for Adjudication with the WCAB File one application for each date of injury. If you suffered a specific injury..ie... fell off a ladder at work, this is a specific injury since i...
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What to Look For in Your Workers Compensation Attorney
Jul 25, 2009
Meet with the Attorney Handling Your Case If you found your lawyer from a T.V. Commercial and was sent an office assistant to come to your home and get you to sign a retainer agreement ... beware. M...
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