Under California Workers Comp, can an injured worker call for an Expedited Hearing for denial of medical care?
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Answered on March 07, 2017
The short answer is yes, you can file for an expedited hearing on medical treatment. However, the ability to file has been limited based on recent...
Back injury at work
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Answered on March 04, 2017
It sounds like your employer may be paying the chiropractor directly and did not submit the claim to the work comp insurance company. If there is...
Can I file for workman's compensation?
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Answered on February 25, 2017
Yes if your infections are caused by exposure at work to sick people, or you have developed lung problems from mold exposure from work you can make...
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I know stress claims are hard to get approved by ins. companies, however, what if I was sexually and physical assaulted at work.
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Answered on February 18, 2017
I agree you need to consult with both an employment law attorney and a workers compensation attorney. There are some pretty struck time limits for...
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Confirmed by a painful nerve conduction test for Carpal Tunnel and bilateral perm loss at 19%, rating equivalent to 16,215.00
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Answered on February 13, 2017
I am sure by now you have dealt with Utilization Review and Independant Medical review, assuming that your doctor has requested treatment that has...
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What happens if I get fired before I file a wc claim because i'm injured but didn't realize I could fall under cumulative trauma
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Answered on February 13, 2017
There are numerous exceptions to a post termination defense from the employer. One of those is that you received treatment before the termination....
Why would my permanent disability payments resume after being terminated in September 2015?
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Answered on February 13, 2017
You have a complicated issue with the overlap of SSDI and PD benefits. I agree you should discuss this with your attorney. PD payments prior to...
Cumulative Trauma Injury Statute of Limitation California
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Answered on January 16, 2017
In general the statute of limitations is one year from the date one injury, however the one year would also start from when the person knew of the...
Can I refuse surgery in California without losing benefits from workers compensation/personal injury claim?
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Answered on January 06, 2017
Sounds like you have an interesting situation with two car accidents, one work related and one not. No one can force you to have medical...
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After 3 + years of no work or pay, what Can or am I entitled to via work mans comp in California
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Answered on January 06, 2017
Your question is a bit confusing. Have you settled your workers compensation claim? If you did, what manner did you settle? In most cases with...