Workman's comp or SDI?

I'm not sure if there's any advantage to voluntarily withdrawing your workers' compensation claim. There are several workers' comp benefits that...

It is illegal for your employer to fire you because you have filed a workers' compensation claim. However, it is not illegal for your employer to...

Can I receive either workers comp benefits or unemployment?

It is illegal for your employer to discriminate against you for having filed a workers' comp claim, so you cannot be fired for this reason. ...

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Statue of Limitations in California

There are a few statutes of limitation that could be applicable in your case. In some circumstances the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board may...

I think my worker 's comp doctor is an insrance company slut

Not really sure what your question is, but you should be entitled to change your treating physician, assuming it's been more than thirty days since...

Does the Work Comp insurance co have to prove in anyway their reason for denial or do we just take their word for it

If a workers' compensation insurance company "unreasonably" denies a claim, it can be subject to penalties of twenty-five percent of the amount of...

I filed an workman's comp

You should file for state disability benefits through the Employment Development Department (the same agency that administers unemployment...

I worked for a school district and was injured on the job on May 21st .I

The Employment Development Department has a statutory right to recover amounts paid in unemployment compensation for the same period during which...

Only one way to find out - ask the insurance carrier (or its attorney) who offered the settlement if it's still on the table. There is no legal...

Hearing loss can indeed be a compensable injury in the California workers' compensation system, as long as competent medical evidence states that...