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Do i still have a claim for workmen comp even if i was not wearing the proper shoes at the work place

Brett's answer | Answered on November 28, 2010

See my two answers to your question. Get a free consult with a w.c. Attorney. Find one at www.avvo.com or www.caaa.org.

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Do i still have a claim for workmen comp even if i was not wearing the proper shoes at the work place

Brett's answer | Answered on November 28, 2010

File your claim. Labor Code 132a gives you some limited protection for your job. It sounds like the w.c. Carrier owes you temporary total...

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Do i still have a claim for workmen comp even if i was not wearing the proper shoes at the work place

Brett's answer | Answered on November 27, 2010

In California, workers' compensation is "no fault" insurance. That means you don't have to prove fault to recover your benefits. Whether you were...

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Permanent and stationary with a lot of restrictions not hired back, what can I do?

Brett's answer | Answered on November 21, 2010

You should talk to a good workers' comp lawyer right away. Your former employer cannot treat you any different from any other employee returning...

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I got a report from a QME approved Doctor. 80% of the report is untrue and based on the doctor's opinion not on existing report

Brett's answer | Answered on November 19, 2010

You have an attorney. Talk to your attorney about your concerns. Your attorney may want to take the deposition of the doctor. Your attorney may...

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I recently hired but didn't have worker's comp. However, it's a false claim. How can the business protect itself?

Brett's answer | Answered on November 18, 2010

An uninsured employer runs a lot of risk. This employee could make his claim in either workers' comp or in Superior Court. Representing uninsured...

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I recently hired but didn't have worker's comp. However, it's a false claim. How can the business protect itself?

Brett's answer | Answered on November 18, 2010

An uninsured employer runs a lot of risk. This employee could make his claim in either workers' comp or in Superior Court. Representing uninsured...

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Can my employeer change my wages after returning to work from a disability?

Brett's answer | Answered on November 18, 2010

Since you've asked this question in the workers' compensation section, let me limit my answer to workers' comp. If you are off work due to an...

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WC Doctor visits. Should I get paid for my milage?

Brett's answer | Answered on November 17, 2010

Yes. For mileage incurred in 2010 the rate per mile is $.50. For 2009 it was $.55. We don't know what it will be yet for 2011. The w.c....

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When receiving workmans' compensation are other parties allowed to receive my workers compensation benefits? Yes/No

Brett's answer | Answered on November 17, 2010

Normally, workers' comp benefits are paid to the injured worker. There may be some exceptions if there is a lien filed for child support or by...

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Do i still have a claim for workmen comp even if i was not wearing the proper shoes at the work place

Do i still have a claim for workmen comp even if i was not wearing the proper shoes at the work place

Do i still have a claim for workmen comp even if i was not wearing the proper shoes at the work place

Permanent and stationary with a lot of restrictions not hired back, what can I do?

I got a report from a QME approved Doctor. 80% of the report is untrue and based on the doctor's opinion not on existing report

I recently hired but didn't have worker's comp. However, it's a false claim. How can the business protect itself?

I recently hired but didn't have worker's comp. However, it's a false claim. How can the business protect itself?

Can my employeer change my wages after returning to work from a disability?

WC Doctor visits. Should I get paid for my milage?

When receiving workmans' compensation are other parties allowed to receive my workers compensation benefits? Yes/No