Hello, I am on workers comp for a small back injury. I am mobile and can drive and walk. can I still fly to a different state?

I agree with the other attorneys. You are entitled to do anything that you can do, shore of working and collecting temporary disability. I would...

Do I have to dismiss a 132a discrimination complaint in order to pursue litigation outside the Workers Comp system?

I have never had a case where we had to dismiss the 132a claim to proceed with the ADA and FEHA claims. You can have both concurrent. More often...

If a settlement was reached with Workers Compensation why are they still posting my case for public record?

It is my understanding that questions from your current employer should be limited to your work restrictions as a result of that injury. There is...

California Workers Comp. about Panel Decisions

A judge is not obligated to follow a panel decision, but depending on the case, it may help in convincing the judge what the appeals board will...

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Is aggrevated RA approced through workers compensation?

RA is not an impossible case, but will likely be tough. It will depend on the strength of your doctors opinions and likely the strength of a QME. ...

Need a work comp lawyer

It is important that if you enter into a lump sum settlement you get what is called a "supplemental order approving compromise and release" that...

Worker comps courts

There are different types of conferences. Status conference, Mandatory Settlement Conference, Lien Conference. Often attorneys use the term...

I was declared permanent and stationary before all of my complaints were treated, so I was not actually p&s

Yes, if the QME determines that you were not permanent and stationary you may be able to collect temporary disability. The insurance company...

I have an open workers compensation case since 2001, the QME dr,order home care service last August, till now I can't get it.

I agree that your treating physician needs to make a request. There was a recent decision from the workers compensation appeals board about home...

I was injured at work, offered a settlement 10,600. I still having issues with my lower back & ankle. Should I get an atty?

We would need a lot more information to evaluate your case for a settlement, and it would not appropriate to say whether the settlement offer is...