My Industrail injury case in california is getting ready to be settled C&R. My Atty & I have agreed

You can file a new claim for a new date of injury. That is a separate claim from the one you are settling and hence new future medical and PD. ...

Most cases that go to trial are due to AOE/COE issues. Basically when the employer is claiming that the injury that the applicant suffered is not...

My workmans comp attorney is not giving me answers and I need a new attorney. What steps should I take to find a new attorney?

The PQME report should be enough for an attorney to make a decision. The attorney will take the case if it ready to settle because it is largely...

As previously stated each doctor has the right to make their medical opinion regarding MMI. In fact that is the reason a PQME or AME is attained...

I agree with Attorney Borah. You might have a 132(a) claim if the reason of termination is related to your WC claim. Also at the time of...

My husband had three or four fingers on his right hand (he's right handed) injured back in 2003, lawyer lost all info.

Mr. Borah is right regarding your claim against the attorney. However, there might be additional injuries which your attorney has not pursued. ...

I fell at work on a grease and water spill and both my knees and ankles are sprained, what can I do legally?

Based on the limited information you have provided you might have an S&W claim. If your employer knew or show have known that such spill was...

Do penalties & interests apply to accepted Workers’ Comp. claims only?

Yes once accepted you must make a demand for TD benefits owed if not paid within 90 days the penalties increases from 10% to 25%.

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Hi i got injured on may 2011 at work. workers comp has been denying my case.

Your QME appointment will address such issues if your claim was industrial or not. Once the QME states that your injury is industrial your case...

Yes you may however you might be risking higher settlement. Has your claim be accepted by the employer? because if it has you might be entitled...