Reread Heath Siles answer above: she covers the issues well. If you were injured at work then you should be covered by the employer's workers'...

What type of lawyer would help me with an Indian tribal workmanship comp case

California law stops the moment one enters the tribal lands to work or to gamble. The California Division of Workers' Compensation, which includes...

As indicated above, you should consult with an attorney who specializes in workers' compensation ASAP. Usually, the QME report is followed by the...

This is probably a code that has some particular internal meaning to Sedgwick, a major third party administrator in the California workers'...

Janet Richmond covered the question well in her answer above. The Medicare Set Aside will be incorporated into the Compromise & Release as an...

CAN I FILE TAXES AND CLAIM DEPENDENTS IF IM ON WORKERS COMP

As you note, workers' compensation benefits are generally tax free. If you have income from other sources, often referred to as passive income...

Your question is one that comes up every so often. For better or for worse, and probably for good public policy reasons, the California workers'...

In my workers comp case every time I get court orders for them to produce files they change attorneys 4 times so far

You really have to provide more details for anyone on Avvo to intelligently respond to your concerns. You should know that any side to a lawsuit...

Can I turn in a Compromise & Release two years after initial claim?

The offer made by the defendant might not still be on the table. A case can resolve by a Compromise & Release any time in the process subject to...

Is a Ca IC supposed to pay an employee for hours missed due to Work Comp doctors appointments?

A few hours lost from work here and there will generally not entitle an injured worker like yourself to Temporary Total Disability (TTD) payments,...