It's illegal to be an uninsured employer. You must provide workers' compensation benefits to your employee as is required by the California labor...

Should I sue third party or workers comp or both on a personal injury claim?

You should pursue both claims. The workers' comp claim is a "no fault" system where your employer will cover standard industrial benefits such...

Have 4600, med expense, 750 lost income-750 damage from vehicle-was rear ended--what can i expect from farmers insurance ?

With such low PD and the insurance carrier attitude that they "don't have to pay anything", your best bet would be small claims court where you can...

Is it wise to go on leave after being declared P&S by PTP? Currently, waiting for an available QME.

If you have an attorney you should discuss with him/her rather than asking those not familiar with your case. Furthermore, your PTP, not your...

Had QME Panel today. Deemed P&S in August 2011, but QME says I am still treatable. Will I get TTD back pay if this is the case?

The answer this question depends on the wording of the QME report. If the QME has deemed you P&S, you would get further TTD thereafter only if he...

Can pain and suffering be added to a homeowners claim of mold

In California pain and suffering is not recoverable in strict property damage only claims. If you suffered bodily injuries as the result of...

Under the California Code of Civil Procedure it is your right to audio record medical legal exams. I would not recommend recording a "friendly"...

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Question regarding workers comp settlement in california

If you close your case through Stipulations your medical benefit stays open indefinitely. If you settle your entire case including your medical,...

You cannot be compelled to undergo any treatment that you do not want. However bulging disc injuries may be quite severe in terms of pain and...

If you take the lump sum settlement in a worker's compensation case, how is the money paid to you? Plus Medi-care set aside.

If you settle your entire case by Compromise and Release, the IC will send you a lump sum, less 15% which is sent to your attorney. In the C&R the...

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