I got a ssd on august 2010 but I am still waiting for work comp award (5 yrs) what I should do?

Your Social Security Disablity (SSDI) will have an impact on your workers' comp (WC)case and your WC case will also have an impact on your SSDI. ...

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The State of California seeks, as a matter of public policy, to encourage employers to take back their injured workers. As an incentive, if your...

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The disclosure statement I have from a WC attorney states he does not carry professional liability insurance. Is that unusual?

That is unusual although he may not have professional liability insurance for any number of reasons. It does not necessarily speak to whether or...

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I`m 0n w0rkmans comp Dr. found me permanent and stationary back to work with ristrictions don`t do rep.movments with right wrist

Did your treating doctor give you any permanent restrictions of your activities of daily living? If so, the insurance carrier may owe you some...

My workers comp doctor has lied to me several times. He reccomends treatment but wont do utilization reviews to get me the care.

You have the right to change attorneys if you're not satisfied.. You have the right to change doctors if you're not satisfied.

Can an employee and employer obtain a settlement without a worker's comp claim even if employer is uninsured?

You can settle a workers' comp claim at any time. Any settlement is linvalid unless it is approved by a workers' comp judge. Settling cases...

What can employee recover for injury at workplace from employer if employer was not insured at time of injury?

You have a choice as to whether you want to stay in workers' comp or go into superior court. If you choose to stay in w.c., you should hire an...

From the date you turn in your claim form to your employer he is supposed to turn it over to his insurance carrier who has 90 days to investigate...

WORKMENS COMP.

Having a work injury or a workers' comp case is no guarantee of a job. Labor Code 132a provides that an employer may not discriminate against an...

How much compensantion to expect for a work related injury?

I agree with the very complete answer Mr. Sheppard gave to you. You need to gather up your file and meet with an attorney so he can look it over...