Yes, you can still get a lawyer even though you are in a union. I have even had clients before who were referred to me by their unions. With...

What type of attorney do I need for my work comp case injury?

Ideally, you want an attorney or law firm who handles both workers' compensation and employment law. Even if you only pursue a workers'...

In CA, is it true the employer is only required to pay 2/3 of pay for 3 months only , thereafter they can reduce it to 50%?

No, as Mr. Borah stated, you should receive 2/3rds of your wages for up to 2 years. If you go back to working modified duties with your employer,...

Injured on the job, quit before follow up treatment, had follow up treatment, my former employer is refusing the claim. Help?

If the injury was work related, your former employer (or their workers' compensation insurance company) should have to pay for the treatments. Did...

Can I file for workman's comp after termination

If you did not realize you were injured until after you were fired, and your doctor explains that your symptoms or injuries are likely due to the...

I was injured at work on 1/3/19, I reported same day. Seeing doctor, on LD, then laid off on 1/29, what happens now?

Employers are not allowed to fire (or retaliate against) employees just because they have a work-related injury. When employers do this, they open...

AME found 50% report has been mailed to defense attorney a month ago- Now what in California

At this point you just need to wait for the defense attorney to review the report and decide whether he agrees with the doctor or not. If not, he...

I suffered a head / brain injury at work and it's affecting me. How can I get compensation?

The main issue you will have is overcoming the Statute of Limitations defense. Even though your injury occurred 5 years ago (which is longer than...

Can it still be possible to have my father's job to pay for his surgery?

Your father can still file a claim and try to recover any out-of-pocket costs he spent on his surgery. He could also potentially file a...

If you need to walk around as part of your job and you have an injury that is preventing you from doing so, then you're doctor did the right thing...