I was injured on te job in 2005 and the awards was i would have lifetime medical on my back . i

It is probably more complicated than you make it out to be, and you probably will need attorney assistance. You only get 24 therapy visits, so...

What are my chances of collecting permanent disability?

If Barlow's Disease and your genetically defective valve prolapse caused your heart attack, you will probably not find PD in the Workers's...

How do I re-open my Worker's Comp case that it was closed in June 2011?

You have 5 years from your date of injury to file a Petition to Reopen, but that may be premature. If you settled for a lump sum (Compromise and...

Can i file workers comp in california after termination?

You can file the cumulative trauma (CT) claim post-termination, and the insurance will probably Deny liability for the injury. The Judge will make...

Can i appeal a workers comp case?

You have 25 days from the date of Award (20 days, plus 5 days for receipt of Award by mail) to file an Appeal with the WCAB. You should discuss...

How do I get my attorney to work in my best interest?

Your Attorney is already ethically obligated to work in your best interest. If you feel that he is not, you have the right to fire him and get a...

Is there any need to keep personal workers comp files after your case has been settled/closed?

Indeed. If you settled by Stipulation/Award, you will need a copy of your Award to verify your entitlement to medical treatment for the rest of...

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Can Insurance company stop paying my Perm. Disability after only paying half of what they determined?

Sure. What they sent you was an ESTIMATE, based upon the report. Apportionment, Occupational differences, Rating variations, and Attorney fees can...

Either I did not phrase my question correctly of by checking certain boxes it became a direct workers' comp question.

No. WC is your exclusive remedy against the Employer, absent extraordinary circumstances that you do not appear to have. You are a 3rd Party...

It's been a year since I filed for WC. The paralegal says that they are waiting for an available QME. Why would I need one?

Well, if the injury was denied you will need a QME to identify whether it should be paid. However, that does not take more than a few months. If...