My qme did a emg @ found problems inmy neck and recommend injections. If I choose to not how will it effect my case

You can choose to get treatment inside or outside of workers compensation Of course outside, you would be responsible for payment. No one can...

2007 I GOT INJURED IN A TRUCK ACCIDENT, OPEN A WORKERS COMP,I WAS FORCED TO KEEP WORKING, 2010 I GOT FIRE, AFTER 5 SURGERIES , I

If your case was settled "a few weeks ago" you may have time to file a petition for reconsideration, you will need to act quick. Talk to your...

In worker's comp, how do I get a 1-time lump sum of total settlement balance, without a penalty that reduces the amount?

Do you have an attorney and an award? Ask him or her about a commutation. If not, get a free consult and bring your paperwork and see what can be...

Looking for Edd disability lawyer in case I get denied my claim

I think needing an edd lawyer, if there is such a thing is unlikely. EDD pays for maximum of one year and in most cases will follow your doctor. ...

I became ill from a virus in January, I work in a medical office and have been told to file under workers comp?

You likely have a workers compensation case and should follow the advise and apply for benefits. This type of claim may require experts to prove...

This is very complicated. You are entitled to a year of SSDI, but was that year already paid in 2013? If not, was it paid back to EDD? (It...

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When a qme comes up with the disability rating. Is this one rating for all the injuries or is there a rating for each injury

You get one rating for each date of injury, it doesn't matter how many body parts were injured for that date. With your injuries and the...

At the end of my work mans comp case & my attorneys still lying, Wife handled all doctor stuff etc. can I fire him. Need atty

You have very interesting facts. Why don't you try to meet with your attorney one on one to get some answers before seeking new counsel. If that...

Can i sue?

I am not sure what you could sue regarding at this point. It is a pretty open ended question. However, if you are still on payroll, i would go...

Does my mother need an attorney?

Was this a work injury? If so I would first consult with a local workers compensation attorney. If not you should be looking for a consult with a...