Questions answered by Brett A. Borah

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Does ANYONE do Worker's Comp pre-settlement in California?..

Brett's answer | Answered on June 14, 2012

In addition to a workers' comp claim against the school district, you may have a civil case against the guys who assaulted you....but they probably...

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Can a company deny me accrual of PTO time while I am on disability?

Brett's answer | Answered on June 14, 2012

First, never give your name over the internet. You don't know who is reading these posts and you don't need any grief. Second, if your broken...

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Is my lawyer handling the case right?

Brett's answer | Answered on June 14, 2012

I think my colleagues have largely missed the point. Why no checks during the summer? The district is looking at you like a seasonal employee. ...

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I have a workers comp injury (right wrist) with Dr. giving 0% rating (which I some what disagree with) I do not work for the

Brett's answer | Answered on June 13, 2012

I agree with Mr. Corson and Mr Wasserman. If this was your treater who gave you 0% you may want to change treaters. You may also want to go...

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My husband has been on workman's comp since 2010 and he is still an employee of his company.

Brett's answer | Answered on June 13, 2012

Labor Code 132a says that an employer may not discriminate or punish an employee because he got hurt on the job, sought benefits or retained an...

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Can my employees still sue me for worker's compensation, liable, responsible or take additional risk after I sold my business?

Brett's answer | Answered on June 13, 2012

Since you had workers' compensation insurance during the period of time when these employees claim they were hurt, your insurance will cover the...

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Workers Comp., is there a time limit on when to return settlement papers?

Brett's answer | Answered on June 12, 2012

There is no official time limit. It depends on the other side's patience. Sooner or later they may get tired of waiting and file to go to court. ...

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Can I re-open a wc comp claim that was closed in 2002 with no future medical in the C&R? I have been seeing dr's paying myself?

Brett's answer | Answered on June 12, 2012

I agree with Mr. Sheppard. Generally, you cannot re-open a claim once you have entered into a settlement by C&R. You would have to show fraud...

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If I fired a Worker's Comp. Attorney, would the attorney still be entitled to collect the 15%?

Brett's answer | Answered on June 12, 2012

IF your former attorney filed a lien for his services then he would probably get paid something for his time and work. If he doesn't file a lien,...

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My employer going aginst dr reccomendations

Brett's answer | Answered on June 12, 2012

So your job can or cannot accommodate your working half days? You're not clear. You will need to ask a question for us to provide you with better...

Brett A. Borah's Answers (13739)

Does ANYONE do Worker's Comp pre-settlement in California?..

Can a company deny me accrual of PTO time while I am on disability?

Is my lawyer handling the case right?

I have a workers comp injury (right wrist) with Dr. giving 0% rating (which I some what disagree with) I do not work for the

My husband has been on workman's comp since 2010 and he is still an employee of his company.

Can my employees still sue me for worker's compensation, liable, responsible or take additional risk after I sold my business?

Workers Comp., is there a time limit on when to return settlement papers?

Can I re-open a wc comp claim that was closed in 2002 with no future medical in the C&R? I have been seeing dr's paying myself?

If I fired a Worker's Comp. Attorney, would the attorney still be entitled to collect the 15%?

My employer going aginst dr reccomendations