Can government entities not authorize a compromise & release because they don't want to give out a large lump sum?

My colleagues are correct. You cannot force a Defendant to buy out your medical care. Likewise, they cannot force you to sell your medical...

I WAS AWARDED 100% MEDICAL COVERAGE FROM THE JUDGE AT WORKERS COMPENSATION BOARD LAST APRIL.2011 RT.SHOULDER NEEDS SURGERY!

If you had an attorney in your case, call that attorney. They are still your attorney and should help you enforce your Award. If you had no...

Is there anything I can do about this?

See my answer to your first posting. If you find you want to consult with another attorney, find one in the Salinas Valley or in the San Jose...

Is there anything I can do about this?

You have only a very limited time in which to try to set aside your settlement. You have no time to waste! Go see your former attorney or a new...

What to expect next in California Workers Compensation case process? Payment?

If this is 55% from the "defense" doctor, you may want to be seen by a second opinion doctor, a Panel Qualified Medical Examiner (PQME). To do...

Can I send the QME report to my new MPN doctor?

I agree with both Mr. Corson and Mr. Marlowe. You not only can show the medicals to the new treating physician, it's a good idea. You want your...

Workman's compensation mileage question

You get paid for the actual miles driven. If you go from home to doctor to home, that's what it is. If you go from home to doctor to work, then...

I live in California. I have a pre-exisitng back injury that my job has made worse. Can I file a workers comp claim?

I agree with almost everything Mr. Corson said. You should file a w.c. claim. You should tell the truth. The "almost" is that the w.c....

I agree with Mr. Corson. Most likely, if this is a recent injury, the insurance company just hasn't gotten the file set up yet. Therefore, they...

Are MPN doctors defense oriented? I'm a claimant in a workers comp case.

The letters AME stand for "Agreed Medical Examiner." This would be a doctor who only sees you to evaluate your condition and write a report. He...