Its been 2 yrs since injury and case is at finalizing settelment , can I get new lawyer or will it hurt me

I'm a bit confused. It appears from what you say that your back is being accepted as part of your claim. When you say your "PCP" got the mri and...

One caution: Make sure that they never get the chance to claim that they didn't know you were working the other job. If they pay you full...

My attorney is giving me the runaround my worker comp case is complete and they have been efiled for a walkthrough to the judge

You can do what I suggested in answer to your other posting of the same question.

Need to know how to get worker comp papers sign by judge that's at the board that have been efiled but never walked to the judge

You can go to the office of the WCAB where your case is venued and ask a clerk to check the system and determine whether the settlement papers have...

Workers-compensation: Who pays for my car expenses to an expedited hearing at court of 1000 Miles to get my benefits adjusted?

I agree that you are not entitled to mileage for attending hearings at the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board. However, if you can show that the...

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What are the statute of limitations for filing a worker's comp claim for a back injury that happened on the job in 2009?

If you informed your employer of your injury, or if your medical records document that you were treating for the injury you had on the job, you...

Can I file for work injury for a new found injury...?

I'm confused by your question. The question seems to suggest that you have found you have a new injury, but the rest of what you say implies that...

What does a 8% rating equal to in settlements

There are two primary ways to settle a worker's comp case in California. One is by what is called Stipulations with Request for Award (stips). ...

Can worker's comp force me to return the money they already paid me?

It is very unlikely that you will have to pay them back. Depending on the basis for their claiming that they should not have paid you the money,...

My TD is about to end, if my Dr says I am still not ready to return to work should I apply for state disability or unemployment?

If the only reason your TD benefits are ending is because they have paid you 104 weeks, and your doctor has not cleared you to return to work, then...