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What happens to a workers compensation case when case is dragged out and the injured worker discovers she is terminally ill ?

Brett's answer | Answered on June 19, 2014

I agree with my colleagues. Since this is terminal and the case ends when the patient does, she may want to settle her case now for whatever she...

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I injured my eye during my employment with fuel delivery company i can no longer work due to my injury.

Brett's answer | Answered on June 19, 2014

Unfortunately for you there is no direct compensation for past or future earnings. If your doctor has you off work for a period of time, you can...

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IN A WORK COMP MATTER, CAN A ATTORNEY IN TEXAS REPRESENT AN EMPLOYER IN CALIFORNIA IF THE ATTORNEY IS NOT LICENSED IN CALIFORNIA

Brett's answer | Answered on June 18, 2014

I agree with Mr. Bollinger. However, in California, one need not be an attorney to appear before the WCAB. Regardless of where the attorney is,...

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Work Comp issue. I'm not getting paid for other body part both included in claim

Brett's answer | Answered on June 18, 2014

The number of body parts will not increase or change your TTD payment amounts. If you are temporarily, totally disabled, it doesn't matter whether...

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Is it harder to get worker's comp medical benefits if I quit my job?

Brett's answer | Answered on June 18, 2014

What would be the advantage to you to quit your job? If there's no advantage, then don' do it. If the doctor releases you to modified work...

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Current worker's comp claim is closed, but I disagree with evaluation. Looking to resign and need advice on how to proceed.

Brett's answer | Answered on June 16, 2014

I agree with Mr. Kopilenko. We need more information. It's confusing when you say your claim is currently closed but you want o keep your workers...

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If I am assessed with workplace hearing loss am I able to claim for hearing aids as a medical expense before claim finalized

Brett's answer | Answered on June 16, 2014

I agree with Ms. Lam. If you have an industrial hearing loss, hearing aids would be part of the Award of future medical care.

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Hello the workers compensation judge ordered a stay until my husband received a fully ratable report. What does that mean ?

Brett's answer | Answered on June 16, 2014

It probably means that the judge doesn't agree that there is no disability and he wants a report from a doctor either explaining the disability or...

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I tore my ACL at work. Workman's comp is paying partial disability and has approved a surgery. Should I hire a lawyer?

Brett's answer | Answered on June 16, 2014

Worker's comp is a pretty arcane area of the law. Most lawyers can't figure it out so I don't think you should feel bad about not understanding...

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How long does it take a W.C.A.B judge to approve or deny a settlement case after they suspended it?

Brett's answer | Answered on June 16, 2014

Until you hear otherwise, your case is still in "suspended" status. The judge could get to it today, next week or next month. Best to follow the...

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