What happens after I file a worker's comp claim for stress-related health issues arising from a hostile work environment?
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Answered on November 28, 2012
You've asked a pretty wide-open question. I'm not sure I can answer all of that in the space given. There are some great workers' comp attorneys...
Can I settle with insurer prior to QME? I want to close the case but am told I can be sued by the doctors if I drop the case.
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Answered on November 28, 2012
You have the right to drop your claim. As an attorney, I've never done that but there must be a form for it. Contact the Information and...
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Workers Comp
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Answered on November 28, 2012
As Mr. Corson indicated, TTDI and SDI usually pay just about the same amount of $$.
Normally, when you apply for SSDI, it takes about 4 months...
I am a firefighter and was diagnosed with a herniated disc, while lifting at work.
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Answered on November 27, 2012
When you say you got a rating of 11% and a payout of $6695.50, does that mean that you've signed a settlement in that amount? If so...it's...
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I injured my ACL in my right knee on the job working for a general contractor who I was hired by to hang drywall. what can I do
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Answered on November 27, 2012
You can see by the answers from my two esteemed colleagues that this can be a very tricky situation. I recommend you consult with a good W.C....
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Can I request a hearing to contest the Travel Reimbursement for my medical visits and if so does my atty. do it or do I and how?
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Answered on November 26, 2012
This is a confusing area of the law so it doesn't surprise me that there is some dispute over the reimbursement.
Basically, you are entitled...
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If epdite hearing -trying to get wc benefits -otoc- awaitting -uebtf-autherization -to get mri-x-rays so qme report can be finis
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Answered on November 26, 2012
If the UEBTF is involved, that means that your employer had no WC insurance. The UEBTF is a state agency that steps in, acts in place of the...
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Workers Comp now permanent and stationary
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Answered on November 26, 2012
Yes. The requirement for SSDI (Social Security Disability Income) is that you be off work on doctors orders for at least one year. That has...
How is a 50% Whole Person Impairment calculated for payment in California Worker's Comp case?
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Answered on November 25, 2012
I agree with Mr Corson. But even with all of the considerations he gave, there are even more. Is this one injury or more? Was some of the...
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Settlement on work related injury
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Answered on November 25, 2012
Not correct...maybe.
Always remember that no one WANTS to pay you or your doctors. 2012 says it's allude to 2001...2001 says it's all due to...
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