It is completely unethical for a lawyer to not let his client decide about settlement. It is your case. Your choice. The lawyer can only offer his...

My work comp case settled by stipulated award .

Your WC award is for life, so you're fine there. Your personal injury case against the driver may be reduced due to the prior injury but you should...

Do I need a lawyer? Should I persue recieving unemployment?

This is really more of a criminal law question. You cannot get unemployment benefits if you were terminated for cause. Stealing would be an...

Can I ask to settle my claim via Compromise and Release?

Yes, you can always demand a settlement based on the QME report by way of C&R. However, unless you are experienced in workers' compensation law,...

How do I get my medical bills paid and compensation? ?

The big legal battle in this case will be over whether you are properly characterized as a 1099 independent contractor, or whether you are an...

There is most likely a "common nucleus of operative fact" between the two matters. Discovery is broad in civil and in WC, so the questions were...

What government agency oversee workers comp insurance companies.

My office provides free consultations and I will take cases in San Diego as well. Feel free to call me to discuss further.

The official fee disclosure statement in California (DWC Form 3) says "attorney fees normally range from 9% to 12% of the benefits awarded." I do...

Your attorney needs to timely file an objection to the QME report and preserve the right to depose the doctor. I understand that large offices get...

Other states have allowed civil bad faith claims to be made when workers' compensation benefits are improperly denied. California, however, has...