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What dose phrase " less permanent disability and overpayments previously paid" mean in compromise and release settlement?
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Answered on February 04, 2014
The idea is that they don't have to pay you for the same thing twice. To the extent that you have already received part of the money for your...
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Pay by cash and got hurt at work, still get temporary disability ?
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Answered on February 03, 2014
Several points catch my attention. First, if I am understanding you correctly, your mom was struck by a car while at work. If that is the case,...
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I"m a ROOFER i fell from a roof 2 years ago
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Answered on February 03, 2014
My general rule of thumb is that settlement offers of at least $12,000,000 are probably good enough for me to be able to say with confidence that...
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How long usually workers camp case it's going?
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Answered on February 03, 2014
The thing that is the biggest factor in how long it takes to resolve a case is how long it takes to get the injured worker to a point of maximum...
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What is the cost of pain and suffering if i have been out of work for a year?
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Answered on February 03, 2014
While workers' compensation does not directly compensate you for "pain and suffering," if your injury causes you ongoing pain requiring limitations...
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Do i need an attorney?
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Answered on February 03, 2014
Whether your ankle injury can be claimed under workers' compensation depends on the specific facts as to where, why and how it happened. This is a...
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Calif. Workers' Comp.; What is the status of LC4662; is there an appellate or en bane decision?
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Answered on February 03, 2014
First of all, I agree with what my colleagues have already said. I just want to add a possible qualifier.
For injuries on or before 12/31/2012,...
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Was offered "nuisance value" for my WC claim
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Answered on February 03, 2014
It is unlikely that it is too late to settle just because they rejected your counter offer. But, what the best course of action would be is...
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I have had a workers comp case in my past. I cannot get a job now because companies are running potential employees through
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Answered on January 31, 2014
It is generally illegal for an employer to ask about your medical history prior to making a job offer to you. Then the offer can be conditional on...
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Does my employer have to provide workers compensation if I'm living in another state and is working from home?
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Answered on January 30, 2014
If you are an employee, as opposed to an independent contractor, they are obligated to cover you for workers' compensation. There are many tests...
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