Can I sue my employer?

You probably cannot sue your employer, and are likely limited to workers' compensation benefits. However, if the hydraulic pump was not working...

There are several legal reasons why a QME's opinion can be "thrown out" and a new QME assigned. However, it's impossible to tell if any of these...

This is probably enough, but I would make sure the judge hand-writes that future medical care is to be left open and provided by defendants on the...

Assuming your doctor submitted a properly completed RFA, the claims adjuster has five business days to approve, modify or deny authorization for...

Can you claim workers com for carpal tunnel after taking extended sick leave and it isn't getting better with rest and treatment

You can and should file a workers' compensation claim, especially if your doctor thinks the condition has resulted from your repetitive work...

It's your money, so you won't necessarily be "punished" for withdrawing the funds from the MSA. You can spend that money however you'd like. ...

Are there penalties in CA worker's compensation cases if the carrier delays in reimbursement of out of town travel for medical

Under Labor Code section 4603.2(b)(2), an insurance carrier has 45 days to pay for medical treatment. If payment is not made within that time...

If Florida just deemed their 104 weeks of workers comp. unconstitutional, is it unconstitutional in califonrnia as well?

The fact that a similar law in Florida was found unconstitutional by the Florida courts has no affect in California. A court in California would...

You can and absolutely should go through your private health insurance to get the medical treatment you need. All private health insurance...

How long would take to settle a workers compensation case after mandatory settlement conferense

This is a question that would probably be best answered by your current attorney. Generally speaking, the parties either reach a settlement at the...