What if WC Network can't provide a physician who will accept work comp in my area of need?

Yes and file for an expedited hearing absent authorization in a reasonable time 7 days or so.

I think the employer would be going out on a limb and possibly using that reason as a pretext if they fired you for that - partially exceeding...

The wcab judge needs something else, usually a document, before signing order approving. There should be a note identifying missing documents along...

What do I tell WC patients whose #1 complaint is "my attorney doesn't return my calls."

Tell them to email their attorney directly. Office staff should be forthcoming with this email address. Claims adjusters respond much better to...

Can i receive pd payments while im still working

Normally defendants won't close medical and pay out a lump sum so long as you're working for the same employer where you were injured and the...

My first lawyer send me with his doctor but then,when Italked with a secretary she said way the doctor made all treatments.I dot

If the panel QME said P&S the claims adjuster will probably stop TTD, but your treating doctor can still certify you for SDI state disability if...

What is a workers comp examiner?

Tell me who the adjuster is and I may know them and can tell you how they work. I'm workers comp lawyer in Clovis offering free consultations.

My friends surgeon has submitted many times for MRI of her right knee. How long does it take for it to be approved

The doctor needs to send a request for authorization RFA to the adjuster to start the process. You can make sure this occurred by emailing the...

Are Worker's Compensation settlements taxable?

Generally workers compensation settlements are not taxable, but if part of the settlement is specifically labeled as for penalties that would be...

I've seen workers comp cases denied based on information obtained from facebook pages and in particular based on posts to injured worker's wall...