In need of money to pay bills

If your claim is not yet accepted by the workers comp carrier, and you have medical evidence you are temporarily disabled, EDD should pay you SDI...

How do I know what a fair amount is for my wc claim?

The value of your case depends largely on three variables: amount of temporary disability due, permanent disability, and future medical care....

Does a delayed workman's comp claim usually result in a denial?

It's not clear what you mean by "this process." If you're talking about getting temporary disability payments, that's one thing (usually takes...

Work injury

Weight gain often leads to diagnosable related health problems, such as sleep apnea, high blood pressure, knee problems, etc. If the weight gain...

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Why is workers comp so confusing and inconsistent

I love the title to your question. I ask myself this question daily. The likely answer is because of the insurance lobby in California. The...

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I agree with Ms. Rubin. Most WC lawyers will not know the answer to this question because it is for Section 8 rules to decide. You should contact...

If it has been more than 30 days after the order approving, then you may be entitled to late fee interest and penalties. You should keep trying to...

In a Workers Comp case, how do you officially request to depose an employer? I am not represented, but they are.

In addition to what the wise Mr. Borah stated, know that depositions are not cheap. You will have to pay the court reporter approximately $800 or...

My girlfriend workers compensation benefits are being delayed because they are investigating her claim of injury.

She should lawyer up immediately. This is the typical insurance game with unrepresented injured workers.

I am an injured worker with modified work restrictions, my employer has no such work so they are letting me go...is this legal?

The question is whether the employer can show that it really can't use you any more. See the case law below. "the burden shifts to the employer...