If you work in Portland and the injury occurred in Oregon, you should consult with an attorney in the Portland area who specializes in workers'...

Settlement has been made how long till I get the workers comp check?

As attorney Brett Borah notes above, a settlement must be reduced to a signed written agreement and then presented to a judge for approval. Once...

Hurt on the job?

Yes, you should ask for a claim form, and medical treatment referral from your employer should you wish to seek treatment and potential disability...

Does attorney get paid directly once the award is won? How does payment to the attorney work once a claim is won?

Attorney fees, as indicated by the above answers, are deducted from your settlement or Award, and are paid to the attorney directly by the...

You are seeking money, and lots of it, as damages in your lawsuit. Therefore, it is unrealistic to expect to find an attorney willing to work for...

You need to contact a medical malpractice specialist ASAP as you are already on notice of the potential claim. Also, know that artificial disc...

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Have future medical after settlement with state of ca wrk 1985 too 2003 retired 2007,they deny every doctor now for surgery

As Mr. Jackson indicates above, your question lacks clarity; however, as Mr. Borah notes above, you are probably complaining about Utilization...

Can lac usc discharge you with a broken leg after a work accident for having no insurance?

Hospitals generally cannot discharge a patient in the middle of an acute medical emergency, i.e. a heart attack or stroke in progress. Once the...

The Utilization Review (UR) and Independent Medical Review (IMR) systems work against the interests of injured workers like you as medications and...

Is there anyone who might be able to answer a question about disability retirement for public employee's in California?

In the dozens of public safety cases I have worked on over the years in which PERS (the California Public Employees Retirement System) award...