The qme report in Aug. started that my husband's injury is work related , does his employer have to start paying now, it's Dec?

The QME is qualified to answer medical questions. The QME is not qualified to answer legal questions. He has said that medically, the problems...

Can we appeal for worker's compensation?

I agree with Mr. Corson. If your decision was from a workers' comp judge, you probably only have 25 days to file a Petition for Reconsideration,...

D.R.E. stands for "diagnosis-related estimate." It is a way to rate your impairment using the American Medical Association Guides (AMAG). The 7%...

I fell at work and sprined my spine

I agree with Mr. Laden. This could get complicated. You need to get to a good attorney and there are several excellent ones in Contra Costa. ...

I too have tendentious from too much mouse work @ work w/ lay-offs we do double work, how do I apply for workers comp in Calif?

I agree with Mr. Corson. Go to your H.R. person or your supervisor and tell them you want to file a workers' comp. claim. They are supposed to...

Workers comp pay for missed time worked

Not sure I quite agree with Mr. Corson and Mr. Laden on this one. Temporary, Total Disability Indemnity (TTDI) is paid at 2/3 of your wages...

Federal Work Comp related. Doctor's office negligence or Worker's Comp? Can I get any compensation?

Federal workers' comp law for federal employees is very different from the laws protecting California workers. There are only about a dozen or so...

I agree with Mr. Corson and Ms. Wallace. You also have the right to change treating doctors. It may have to be a doctor within the medical...

Work related injury. 30 days, my arm weaker and could be normal but physically does not look right. Do I have a case?

Your supplemental comment indicates that you are a civilian federal employee. That means you fall under federal workers' comp and not California...

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The comp carriers always want to get you off their payroll and back on your employer's payroll so they may be encouraging your doctor to get you...