Fed worker, accepted OWCP claim,off work til 2/25 per dr. Can job require me to return before then for ergonomic eval?

There are only about a dozen or so lawyers in all of California who handle federal workers' comp. claims. If you e-mail me, I will be happy to...

How long after I get injured do I have to make a workman comp claim?

The answer to your question is that you have up to one year from the date of injury. You are clearly within the legal time limits if it's now only...

Can an employer place you back on workmans comp and choose not work you if you have been released to work "light duty"?

I don't think you can force an employer to provide modified work. Since he now needs an assistant to do his work, he's costing the employer double...

Can I change my case to another court?

What you're talking about is called "venue." Venue is proper in the local where the accident happened, where you live or where your attorney's...

I have a business small i was not insured workers comp at the time can llc help any personal property employee was sent to dr

I agree with Mr. Connell. You have a major problem on your hands. It's a felony....make that FELONY to have employees and not have workers' comp...

Worker's Comp trial on MONDAY!

My best advice is to talk to your lawyer. He may have good reasons for not appealing. He knows you, your case, the issues, etc. far better than...

If your disability runs out while your worker Comp. case is in progress what do you do next for your source of income?

You are entitled to up to 104 weeks of temporary total disability indemnity. If you've used up your 104 weeks, then your doctor is right. For...

My company offered me a settlement a percentage Of it for my permanent disability and a portion to close medical. I rejected

With regard to future medical care, the judge has only two choices: keep it open or close it. If he closes it, then you get no future medical...

I have had a workers comp attorney for over a year. It has been almost impossible to communicate with him. I have been offered a

I think Mr. Cleveland and Ms. Harris explain it all very nicely. About the only thing I can add is that the 15% fee you would owe your present...

Can filing a WC case keep me from getting hired elsewhere?

it shouldn't make any difference but you'll find out soon one way or the other.

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