Can Worker's Comp rights be waived in California?

I believe Ms. Koslyn got it wrogng and Mr. Corson got it right. Although you can settle almost any dispute, workers' comp dispute are the sole...

I need a workmans comp lawyer that takes cases even if I already had a lawyer but dismissed him.

Mr. Corson has given the correct answer. You can also find good workers' comp attorneys here at www.avvo.com or at www.caaa.org. CAAA is the...

The defence attorney and ame agreed to a deposition. How do I prepare myself for the deposition without an attorney?

I can't expain it any better than Mr. Corson. You should definitely get a good workers' comp attorney. Thre are some good ones in the...

I'm an RN with 20 years experience in the ICU. Assaulted and battered by a newly admitted pt with negative tox and ETOH levels.

Mr. Corson got it right. Normally you cannot sue your employer but if they willfully put you in harms way you may be able to claim additional...

When do I know its time to settlement my W/C case?

As indicated by other writers, 6 years is not unusual for a w.c. case. Any settlement has to be approved by a w.c. judge. The judge will be...

S'posed to go to my wrkrs comp "notice of status conference" 2mrw. My atty has been MIA whole case except for deposition HELP???

I believe Mr. Fructer is wrong in that discovery does NOT close at a "status conference." It may close at a "settlement conference." You can...

Entitlement to temporary, total disability has many qualifications. It is too complicated to go into it all in this forum. We would need to know...

Settled Worker's Comp C& R in December 2010? What are my potential rights to supplemental job dispacement?

You've settled your case by C&R. Take a good look at page 7 of the settlement agreement. Did you initial the line indicating settlement of...

Conflict between my doctor and workers comp. insurance.

Amanda: If the insurance company is unable to determine whether or not they owe you money for temporary, total disability (TTD) on an industrial...

In CA, am I entitled to a home walk through so that modifications can be made for my permanent disability?

If your treating physician indicates, in writing, that the vinyl floors are a problem for you because of the induistrial injury and that you need...