California Work Comp.; How is TTD payment by Insurance Co. calculated?

Since your hours vary and you sometimes get OT, they would use your average weekly wages (AWW). There are several ways to compute AWW. Calendar...

Is there a cause of action if witnesses interviewed for a workers comp claim state the employee is actively involved w/union?

I have to agree with Mr. McMorris and Mr. Canlas. No harm....no foul.

In my opinion, the nurse case manager is nothing more than a spy for the insurance company. They will try to undermine your relationship with the...

For CA work Comp.: What happens if i refuse to come off TTD to take a job with my company that I do not like and am no good at?

In California, workers' comp is "no fault" so it doesn't matter whether the injury was your fault or not. We just don't even consider that except...

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I've worked with old paint containing lead, I'm not licensed for that and I did not ware any protection. What I can do?

Talk to your cardiologist to see if he thinks there might be a relationship between the lead paint and the heart problems. There has to be a...

At work, slip & fall

On the roof at 3:00 A.M.? Were you there as a part of ;your job or for some odther reason. Assuming that it was as a part of your job, you should...

My husband and I own a small business but he got injured at his full time job and had shoulder surgery.

It may matter. Who owns the business? You and your husband? Who is receiving the income? You or your husband? Prior income from the...

For CA Work Comp.: Given the facts below, How much would "I" be to blame for my own "Continuous Trauma", if that was alledged

I don't think I can explain it any better than Mr. Jacobson. Essentially, "fault" is not an issue in workers' comp.

My permenant disability is rated at 48%, equivalent to $50,000 to be paid every 2 weeks.

The 48% is for permanent disability affecting your diminished future earning capacity. It is based on the limitations you now have on your...

Will I have a Good Case for Damages?

Rather than focusing on damages, I recommend you focus your attention on getting good medical treatment and getting better. Health is better...