I have a work related injury in California. My question is if an injured worker has been subjected to surgeons who have been acc

If there are other MPN surgeons within your geographical area who are not being investigated for the issues you mentioned, then you may not be able...

Late Utilization Review question for California work comp. I did appeal the UR denial timely, and faxed it to the UR company.

According to Dubon II, if the UR decision is untimely, then you may file for an Expedited Hearing and have a workers' comp judge at the WCAB decide...

While medical marijuana usage in California is legal, I would be weary of any doctor prescribing marijuana as a pain management treatment. If you...

Workers compensation surgery

It depends on the nature of the surgery and what body part it relates to. You may have to examine your original Stipulation with open medical to...

Workers compensation deposition

You may take the deposition of anyone, however you likely will only have one chance to do so, or one "bite of the apple" so to speak, unless you...

How do I prove to a workers comp judge how much you made before injured.

I am of the interpretation that you will be able to submit settlement documents without the need for a QME report. Labor Code sec. 4061 only...

Are there any affordable workers comp defense attorneys in Orange county?

There are some attorneys who allow for free consultations. And of course, as you know, there are some that charge $300 just to sit in a room with...

Does plaintiff have to appear in court at the workers compensation trial?

Normally, the "plaintiff, or what we call the Applicant, MUST be present at a workers' compensation trial. The injured worker doesn't have to...

How should I handle this particular problem?

You need to call the clerk's office, or go to the office in person at the Superior Court and request a new court date. Driving without a license...

When can I demand my work comp case be settled?

It sounds like your attorney is not paying enough attention to your case. You can discharge him at any time and seek new counsel, which I would...