Can you get disability compensation when you have been our of the work force for over a year?

This is not a WC problem. Surgery due to genetic condition and sports injury does not appear to implicate Workers’ Compensation. You probably...

A C&R closes all issues. Your money DOES compensate (or at least close out) your medical mileage and other issues. The Medicare Set Aside is...

If your husband was an independent contractor/driver, he will need a Personal Injury Attorney. If your husband did not work for the Port or the...

What can I do?My son died in a car accident during his shift?

The fact that he fell asleep will not be important. If he was injured while attempting to do his job, it is probably a righteous WC Death Claim. ...

Do I have a work comp claim? I was sent to the ER but NEVER given any paperwork by my employer.

This is a fairly complicated situation. The Employer does not have an obligation to provide you a Claim Form for Workers’ Compensation unless they...

Applying for EDD unemployment insurance after workers comp. settlement?

I do not think that you will get past the voluntary resignation waiting period, but I also do not think that you will be completely excluded from...

How long should a 4 year old WC case take? The trial starts tomorrow.

There is NO way that anyone here could comment on your case without actually reading your file. Since you are set for Trial tomorrow, the die is...

What field of expertise do I need to look into?

In 25 years, I have found that very few things happen in a vacuum. You say that your husband was struck by a coworker with a piece of wood. I am...

Are you allowed to fire a Workmans compensation attorney?

You can absolutely terminate your Attorney. He will still split the ultimate fee with any new Attorney, so it will not change your cost. Just be...

Does hotel front desk need mandatory workers comp insurance? what if part of the work is done from home.

After 25 years of practice, I see that you have two options. 1. You can call your insurance broker and ask for a Worker’s Compensation policy, to...