What to do if my work ignores modified work note from worker comp physician and refuse to comply or take me out on WCB

It is definitely time to Lawyer-Up.

It means that you should consult an Attorney, measure twice, and cut once. I try to maximize everyone's recovery in a Win/Win solution, to the...

Does the Pure Comparative Fault Rule apply in Calif.

Your Attorney is probably correct that more than 50% of your Psychiatric issues have to be related to actual events that occurred at work. It...

Workers comp injury in CA. Will I lose my health care insurance if can't return to job?

You can pay for COBRA for up to 3 years in CA, which keeps the same coverage but you have to pay the full premium. Your Employer cannot...

Workers compensation could I decide to stop Receiving and just start working light duty place?

You can definitely go back to work, but that won't really solve your carpal tunnel issue, will it? If you have an Attorney, you could ask to...

You can definitely Apply, but you will probably be denied. I must infer that any number of physicians released you from care before you settled...

Your Attorney will most likely recover 9-15% of whatever you receive in a final settlement, depending on what he put in the Disclosure Statement,...

Can I find out if a subcontractor is listed on a contractor's workman's compensation employee list and if so, how?

Generally, if the Subcontractor has both a Contractors License and Insurance, then he is probably an Independent Contractor. If he has a...

If workers com case is closed, will a prospective employer still hold it against a candidate?

Look at the glass as half-full. The Prospective Employer can search for any WC claims only post-offer. At that point, they incur the duty to...

Who pays attorney & court costs when suing for work injury?

Negligence does not play into WC, but there is the potential for Serious and Willful Misconduct. Brett Borah is an excellent Attorney, and...