Workers Compensation

If the death was not associated with the work injury, any accrued benefits to which the decedent would have otherwise been entitled are payable to...

2 weeks ago i was diagnosed with carpal tunnel & the Dr. prescribed wearing daily wrist splints. job is insisting WC pprwrk.

Has your doctor indicated to you what the cause of the carpal tunnel syndrome is? If s/he has said work contributed to the condition, you should...

There is a specific law (Labor Code section 132a) that prohibits your employer from discriminating against you in any way because you file a...

Is there a time limit for papers to be signed off by a judge once a settlement is reached?

Technically there is no time limit. However, if a defense attorney is stalling (which unfortunately is not that uncommon), your attorney can file...

My primary treating physician says I am permanent and stationary

I'm a little unclear of what your question is. Punctuation usually helps. Nobody can force you to have surgery if you don't want to have it, but...

Does Workers' Compensation pay for interior home modifications to accommodate medical equipment?

If deemed reasonable by your primary treating physician, the workers' compensation carrier will likely be obligated to pay for home modifications.

If I have an open workers compensation claim. Can I leave the state of california due to a family emergency? (Sick Father)

You should be able to leave the state as long as you're not exceeding any of the restrictions imposed by your doctor. For example, if you're...

Can an in pro- per person ask for monetary sanctions?

You can ask for sanctions, which can be awarded under Labor Code section 5813 for bad-faith actions or tactics that are solely intended to cause...

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Looking for a lawyer to get a second opinion for a worker's comp issue.

I'm happy to discuss any concerns you have in further detail. As I mentioned in response to your prior post, this is an extraordinarily complex...

Worker's Compensation

If your father's employer was negligent (which CalOSHA seemed to conclude), the workers' compensation carrier may not be able to recover some or...