Can I request to be treated by the same doctor who did my QME if he is also a doctor under my WC MPN?

The short answer is no. A QME is acting as an independent evaluator to assess the worker and resolve disputes over disability status , return to...

Car accident lawsuit. I Live in Eastvale, CA. Auto accident in Irvine, CA. Where is the proper court to file my lawsuit?

I agree with my colleagues. Venue is where the defendant resides or does business or in the county where the incident took place. The courtroom is...

Do workers comp insurance carriers offer some form of payments to WC attorneys to have a case claim closed early?

The decision to settle is always the clients. Attorneys do not receive payments from insurance companies to settle early, although many insurance...

How long does it take to collect my insurance setlement for the 11% loss range of motion on my knee

I agree with the others who have commented. There is really not enough information for an accurate response. How long it takes to collect a...

2 wk.,ago injury shoulder no report, this Friday same injury, tell boss days end ,Monday fired,what to do ?

You need to speak with a workers compensation attorney. You also need to file a claim form with the employer as soon as possible. The facts of how...

Workers comp case

You need to speak to your attorney to get guidance on this.

My friend died at work and his family needs to know if this is a worker's comp claim, lawsuit against private residence or city?

The others have offered good advice. Your friends need both a WC attorney and a personal injury attorney. There are some who do both. If you have...

Had surgery for torn meniscus and calcium remove from injury at work who gives ratings

I agree with the others. I would like to add that the whole person impairment from the treating doctor, QME or AME is not the disability rating. It...

WC attorneys get paid for their work on a contingency basis, meaning they only get paid when they win. They cannot charge fees for working on your...

Can I still get an attorney ? If I told the WC Insurance company that I agreed to the amount over the phone?

Agree with the others, especially about writing to the WC carrier and telling them you are no longer in agreement with the settlement proposal and...