I had stip of award and I was going to take the comp n release but the judge suspended the c&r. I didnt have my attorney assist
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Answered on March 12, 2025
You're in a tough situation. First, the WC carrier has an affirmative duty to provide treatment to you until the WCAB approves your C&R. The...
Geico offering 14,000 settlement . I don't think it is a good offer
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Answered on March 12, 2025
You are not required nor can you be compelled to accept an offer. Even your attorney cannot force you to accept an offer. Your case will settle if,...
Been out of work for year for back injury there now suggesting surgery what should I do?
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Answered on February 27, 2025
This is a medical question. You should ask your doctor. If you have a legal question, then I urge you to speak with a worker's compensation...
If a person worked at a job from 2017 to 2025 with nagging injuries wearing them down?
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Answered on February 27, 2025
The claim form referenced by my colleague Brett Borah is called a DWC-1. Before doing so, I urge you to speak with a worker’s compensation...
Why is Workers Comp Insurance offering me a settlement before reaching MMI?
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Answered on February 07, 2025
Since you have a law firm representing you, you should speak with it about the merits of the offer. If you’re not happy with the answer from your...
What should I do if only a Hearing Representative is handling my Workers Comp case?
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Answered on January 30, 2025
The State of California allows Hearing Representatives to help injured workers as long as they are directly supervised by an attorney. As far as I...
Wat r my rights if I couldn't file WorkComp. in 2013 due to a misdiagnosis by doctor latr proven to have substance abuse prob
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Answered on January 14, 2025
While you're late to the party, it doesn't necessarily mean you don't get to dance. Please seek out a worker's compensation specialist to discuss...
Can an injured worker choose their own doctor outside of the Worker’s Comp system if court ordered?
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Answered on January 09, 2025
The answer to your question is yes -- if the court orders the WC carrier authorize treatment with a doctor outside of the Medical Provider Network...
How do I sue the workers comp insurance company for bad faith causing further injury in California?
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Answered on December 22, 2024
You've had a harrowing journey through the WC system, which many of us have heard time and again. Unfortunately, a bad faith claim against a WC...
What should I do if someone is suing my car insurance
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Answered on December 07, 2024
Your auto insurance company is not getting sued, you are. You paid an auto insurance company a premium in the event you are sued, it will defend...
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