Your question is complicated but I'll try to keep the answer simple. Generally you don't have to "pay back" to the insurance company. If there...

Whether this is one injury or two injuries is first a medical question. Your doctor will have to weigh in on this issue. If it is one injury,...

I'm not sure what advantage you gain from not going to the PQME evaluation. It seems to me you want to keep your case moving forward so you can...

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Califronia: What can be done about employer under reporting pay to WC Insurance Co. resulting in TTD payment being $50 less.

Your Temporary, Total Disabillity Indemnity (TTDI) rate is based on your average weekly wages (AWW). There are a number of ways to look at AWW and...

How can I rate my work related injury? What should I do?

Medical report rating is more an art than a science even though the mandate to use the A.M.A. Guides tried to make it more science. It still...

QME FORM 105; AND SECOND CLAIM AFTER SURGERY

Wow! That's a lot of questions that take long answers....too long to answer in this space. I suggest you schedule a free consultation with one of...

I got hurt at work in October 2007, I was hit by a backhoe and injured my back and hip area! I have had a lawyer for the past tw

You have the right to change attorneys at any time. The issue may be whether or not another attorney wants to take over your case. Applicants'...

The only way you can go to an Agreed Medical Examiner (AME) is if you have an attorney. Since you went to an AME, I have to assume you have an...

California TTD Workers Comp benefits

The maximum TTD weekly rate for injuries occuring in 2003 was $602.00 per week or $1,204.00 every two weeks. There could be a number of reasons...

How can I best try to increase my PD rating? I did ask my lawyer but I'm still confused.

I agree with Mr. Armenta. You have the right to seek a second opinion. If you go to the QME, the report may come in higher or lower than that...