I need clarification on a Worker's Comp situation

I guess we do need some more information on your case. First of all, did you file your claim within one year of the date of injury? It appears...

Can a manager tell other employees about an employees termination if she told them it was confidential?

Mr. Pederson hit the nail on the head about the privacy issues. You should consult with an attorney in that arena, especially if you work in a...

How long does it take a typical worker comp company to process the paperwork to get my company insured?

I assume that the company should have told you that you were bound from the time you paid the down payment. Whether they have gotten you the...

In California what constitutes an offer of settlement

I assume from the question you are the injured worker. This would not be a settlement offer. As for malpractice, you would have no rights to sue...

Permanent & stationary

If you are permanent and stationary or have reached maximum medical improvement, the doctor does not expect you to get any better or worse. If the...

Low disability rating for torn ACL and meniscus, had surgery which failed, I got a 12% rating, does this seem right?

You will probably only be able to get a new QME if the doctor retires and/or passes away and is unavailable for a deposition or a re-examination. ...

Child safety laws, child labor laws, farming laws, workers compensation, worker rights

This sounds like a family law issue. From your facts it looks more like recreation activies, but also incinuates that he is having them work. If...

Should I dismiss my attorney?

I note that your attorney has only had your case for a month. It sounds like your attorney should be more responsive, perhaps there is an...

Workers compensation question for California SB863.The new supplemental job displacement voucher has been released to $5,000

It is true that the regulations are still being drafted. As for dates of injury, i believe this has already been clarified that it applies to...

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If I settled with workers comp and kept the medical open can I subsequently at any time try to settle the medical?

You can settle out your medical care at any time, as long as you and the carrier agree on a number. I usually ask for the carrier to get an...