I have two PQME reports both have ratings two different body parts. And waiting on a third.

If this is one, specific date of injury, but there are multiple claimed body parts involved, (orthopedic, psychiatric, and an unspecified third),...

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I HAD SHOULDER SURGERY BACK IN 2000 OR SO NOW MY SHOULDER IS ACTING UP CAN I REOPEN MY CLAIM WITH THEM

If you had filed a claim and settled this via Stipulation With Request For Award, then you would have 5 years from the date of injury to file a...

Stressed out due to workmans compensation process. Is there any recourse I can seek?

Normally stress or psychiatric add-ons are now barred for dates of injury after 1/1/2013, due to changes in the law after SB 863. However, prior...

Under the CA Labor Code, there may be penalties and/or costs and sanctions if an employer unreasonably delays or refuses to provide medical...

Is a $7500 settlement fair for a work injury with a WPI of 0%, but in need of future medial care?

I think hiring a lawyer would be your best option. I'm not sure what body part was injured, but future medical care could range from $7,500 to...

How long does it take to receive payment on workers comp case?

If you received an Order Approving the Compromise & Release from a WCJ (workers' comp judge), then normally there is language either in the Order,...

Cumulative trauma/bi-lateral carpal tunnel W/C claim unrepresented versus represented re: future med care buyout offer of 7,500

Attorneys are versed in the law. In fact, you have to be versed in the law or it is malpractice. And attorneys also have a duty to zealously...

If this is a denied claim, the carrier will obviously not offer treatment for what they believe is a non-work related injury. Therefore, you can...

My husband has 4 or 5 misdemeanors how can we clear his record to apply for him to become a resident ?

Normally, any conviction will bar an alien from seeking permanent residency. As you may know, California does not have a true "expungement" law...

Penal Code section 273.5(a) (a domestic violence charge) is what is called a "wobbler" and can be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony, based on...