My wrk comp claim was accepted; but now when I have to go to these dr appts etc I won't get paid for hours missed- single mom...

Sadly, in this instance, HR gave you the straight story. You can only plan to go to the doctor before work, during lunch or after work or on...

A non-issue changed to an issue at trial by a WC ALJ. Supreme Court rulings ignored. Was bench power abused or used excessively?

I agree with Ms. McCall. You've used a lot of terms here that we just don't use in workers' comp so I'm not sure what you mean by them. You've...

Do I require a Form 28T signed by the Workers' Comp Act to be given a "Trial Return to Work for 90 days?

Huh? In California workers' comp we don't have anything known as a Form 28T.

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In SF - got denied in Work Comp. waiting for QME - went to dr. with own insurance, is it true that they would not pay?

While the insurance company has your case under investigation (up to 90 days) you can go to any doctor you want and they will have to pay the bills...

Technically, for an AME, there is no deadline. It might depend on the type of examination and the specialty. Since you can only go to an AME...

What would my new employer have to do to hire me, if I have approved I-140, with 8 months remaining on the last 3-year extention

You've posted this in the workers' compensation section. Workers' comp is for on the job injuries. It doesn't sound like you are asking about an...

What do I do next after seeing a QME then my claim being accepted, I received a notice of delay-Related to QME Physicians Report

if you ever have to go to court on this, what do you think the judge will treat as being their official position on your case: the paperwork...

Should i get a lawyer now i have been on workman comp a year now

In a word, "Yes" it's time to get a lawyer. Sounds like a serious injury and not one you want to be messing with if you don't know the game, the...

Could a W.C. lawyer be working both sides of the fence therefore benifitting themsel and letting the case drag on for 10 yrs??

You're talking to your attorney once a month and you don't know what's going on? You talk to your attorney once a month and you don't think that's...

I have a work related injury and Workers Comp accepted...

No injury is "a small injury" when it's to YOUR hand! Take it seriously. The replacement parts are just not as good as the original factory...