Questions answered by Gerald Franklin Batchelder

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I have recently received a lay-off notice after being out on disability for several months. Is this legal?

Gerald's answer | Answered on September 09, 2013

Whether it is legal depends on the facts. Are you a member of a union? If so, your collective bargaining agreement may provide some protection. ...

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Does a legal entity transfer cancel his rights to bring a workers compensation claim?

Gerald's answer | Answered on September 09, 2013

I am assuming that he was working in California when employed by them in the US? Some states are not as receptive to cumulative claims as is...

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My case has been going on for 6+ years they cut off my checks and the business I worked for had NO workmans comp insurance.

Gerald's answer | Answered on September 07, 2013

Uninsured Employers Fund cases are some of the most complicated and lengthy matters we deal with in this system. It can take a very long time for...

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Can my case be voided if my vision was impaired during the whole misdemaner curdew law case?

Gerald's answer | Answered on September 06, 2013

I'd suggest you post this in the criminal law section.

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What kind of attorney would represent me for a workplace injury that was denied by the depadtment of labor? (federal)

Gerald's answer | Answered on September 05, 2013

There are very few attorneys who handle federal workers comp cases. It is a separate system from the California state system. Here are some...

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Can and will a self admin. choice for your WC settlement off set your SSDI payments?

Gerald's answer | Answered on September 05, 2013

While I share my colleagues' uncertaintly about what you are asking, I will take a stab at it. If you are talking about settling your workers comp...

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Is it true if I close my case with SSI I will get settle my Worker's come soon as possible?

Gerald's answer | Answered on September 05, 2013

If I understand correctly, you have dropped your appeal of your social security disability denial. If that is the case, it may speed up the...

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Anybody know how to find good medical help workers comp primary and specialist?

Gerald's answer | Answered on August 31, 2013

The thing about finding the right doctor in a workers' comp case is that you have to consider both the quality of the doctor when it comes to...

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To get permanent disability what do I need to have

Gerald's answer | Answered on August 29, 2013

People mean different things when they talk about "permanent disability." In the workers comp system, there are two kinds of permanent disability:...

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If workers compensation finds me 54% permanent disability how much will I get per week

Gerald's answer | Answered on August 29, 2013

The real question is whether 54% is accurate. If your injury has cost you your job and is interfering with important life activities, it may not...

Gerald Franklin Batchelder's Answers (422)

I have recently received a lay-off notice after being out on disability for several months. Is this legal?

Does a legal entity transfer cancel his rights to bring a workers compensation claim?

My case has been going on for 6+ years they cut off my checks and the business I worked for had NO workmans comp insurance.

Can my case be voided if my vision was impaired during the whole misdemaner curdew law case?

What kind of attorney would represent me for a workplace injury that was denied by the depadtment of labor? (federal)

Can and will a self admin. choice for your WC settlement off set your SSDI payments?

Is it true if I close my case with SSI I will get settle my Worker's come soon as possible?

Anybody know how to find good medical help workers comp primary and specialist?

To get permanent disability what do I need to have

If workers compensation finds me 54% permanent disability how much will I get per week