Could I have a claim on bad faith in Workers’ Compensation? If no, could I sue in civil court to seek redress on bad faith?
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Answered on July 18, 2014
It really depends on your position in the case. I have represented an employer for a claim against a carrier who denied coverage, that was a bad...
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If the insurance company pulls a Workers’ Compensation case to civil court thru qui tam (CA Ins. Code Sec 18), can I countersue?
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Answered on July 18, 2014
I have not heard of an underlying case being pulled to civil court. I think you will need to give us more details. Perhaps a new criminal case...
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Was hurt on job in 2012 no workmans comp was filed i still getting the bill keep getting run around how much time do i have?
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Answered on July 18, 2014
I agree you will need to retain an attorney. Time is important, you should do this now.
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Are there advocates available to help when a judge has stepped in and still nothing being done by attorney or workers comp
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Answered on July 18, 2014
I didnt realize in my other answer that you already have an attorney. You may wish to consult with your attorney first, if that does not lead to...
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Do I have a good case for WC 132a discrimination? Employer hired me to perform inspections at remote locations. I was injured
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Answered on July 18, 2014
Well, as for your 132a, you have an interesting sentence in your facts, that being: "In reality, I was too injured to do the work, but the doctor...
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Looking for advocate lawyer and workers comp not helping even after brought to judge and judge ordered . action. Months ago
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Answered on July 18, 2014
I agree that you need to find a good attorney. Look here on AVVO or at CAAA.org. You can also look at calbar.org and search for workers...
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My husband had a serious work injury due to the fault of someone else,. The work comp dr sucks, can he sue the company?
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Answered on July 18, 2014
I believe we need a little more information to properly answer your question. You said that the injury was "due to the fault of someone else." ...
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I got injured at my job and got an attorney but its been a year and they havent been able to even change the doctor?
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Answered on July 13, 2014
I agree that if after a year of you requesting a change of doctor, and nothing has happened, it is time for a new attorney.
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How is work comp disability supposed to be measured? Compared to your healthy body part or in comparison with their standard?
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Answered on July 13, 2014
Based on the AMA guides, you are not supposed to compare it to the healthy side, but rather to the standards in the AMA guides. This is in...
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If it's outside the 5 years since the injury, can I still get temporary partial disability pay?
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Answered on July 13, 2014
If your injury is post 4/19/04, the answer is no BUT, you may be able to collect EDD for that partial disability. If your injury is pre 4/19/04,...