How do I file for a hearing with the WCAB?

In order to request a hearing before a WCAB judge, you'll need to file a Declaration of Readiness to Proceed with the WCAB that holds jurisdiction...

3) Should I disagree and ask for more?

Unless otherwise specified in the written agreement, penalties/interest will start to accrue 30 days after the Order Approving the Compromise and...

Can I move from CA. to AZ. and still get my workers comp. checks and be assigned a ne DR?

When you move out of CA, fortunately, it doesn't end your claim. However, as colleagues have already indicated, you'll need your new doctor to be...

I agree with the colleagues who have already responded. Generally one is not able to make a claim for injuries sustained during their commute, but...

Workers Comp Settlement

I agree with Ms. Lam and Mr. Borah. Once a settlement has been approved, unless the applicant agrees otherwise, the insurance company has 30 days...

I have not been payed for 4 weeks for my security job and its almost Christmas and need paycheck. What can I do to the company?

Hello, sorry to hear about the situation you are going through with your employer. It appears this question has been misclassified as a workers'...

Im trying to return to work after a sugery but my employer wants a release of liability on top of the release from doctor.

I agree with Mr. Borah and Mr. Mahurin. You haven't indicated that you've obtained legal representation yet, but if you haven't already, it will...

What is the statue of limitations of getting injured at work?

Don't delay in consulting with a Workers' Compensation attorney in your area. There appears to be multiple claims/issues based on the facts given,...

Is it normal that after 3 months my workers compensation insurance hasn't approved my foot surgery?

Sorry to hear about your situation. If your attorney indicated that the claims administrator hasn't approved/denied the request for surgery, then...

You may want to discuss your case with a local competent applicant attorney to determine if an additional carrier needs to be "joined." Based on...