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Question from a young attorney about workers compensation.

Brett's answer | Answered on July 05, 2010

Welcome to the wonderful, wacky world of workers' compensation. First, if you're in a legal area you're not conversant in, get a mentor who...

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In a Workman's Comp Release and Compromise Agreement, I have an 11% disability. Is there a concrete formula for the settlement's

Brett's answer | Answered on July 05, 2010

The 11% will have a specific dollar value. Once you have that value, there are two ways to settle a comp case. If you enter into a Stipulations...

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Workers' Comp Statue of Limitations in California and case exceptions

Brett's answer | Answered on July 05, 2010

And your question is.....? Without a question it is difficult to help you.

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I was denied benefits after I switch lawyers.my case is open but no wc benefits.they say my dr now isn't in the mpn network.

Brett's answer | Answered on June 29, 2010

You indicate that you presently have an attorney. You should be addressing these questions to your attorney. I'm guessing that when you made your...

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Is there any additional monetary settlement offered with a "stipulation" award?

Brett's answer | Answered on June 27, 2010

A below the knee amputation is a serious injury. There are a lot of subleties to the case. You really should consult a workers' comp attorney...

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How can I get the adjuster to approve coverage for injury I did not initally know I have?

Brett's answer | Answered on June 27, 2010

Have your treating doctor address the issue and indicate whether he feels this is a problem related tdo the original injury. Soulds like it...

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What are the limitations to sue on a work injury

Brett's answer | Answered on June 27, 2010

Generally speaking, the statute of limitations in workers' compensation is one year. That might be one year from the date of injury, one year from...

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If my boss asked me to be a lead over a month ago and still hasnt promted me what do i do..

Brett's answer | Answered on June 22, 2010

You've asked a question in the workers' compensation section. Workers' Compensation has to do with on the job injuries. You don't indicate any on...

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Injured on job 4/21/10,rcvd ltr 6/13/10 frm employer, i have been terminated, no reason listed. Is this legal?

Brett's answer | Answered on June 19, 2010

You are asking several questions here. First, is it illegal for your employer to terminate you? Getting hurt on the job or filing a workers'...

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Retribution from employer for filing a workers comp claim due to accident on the job

Brett's answer | Answered on June 18, 2010

Labor Code 132a prohibits an employer from punishing or discriminating against an employee who gets hurt on the job, applies for workers' comp...

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Question from a young attorney about workers compensation.

In a Workman's Comp Release and Compromise Agreement, I have an 11% disability. Is there a concrete formula for the settlement's

Workers' Comp Statue of Limitations in California and case exceptions

I was denied benefits after I switch lawyers.my case is open but no wc benefits.they say my dr now isn't in the mpn network.

Is there any additional monetary settlement offered with a "stipulation" award?

How can I get the adjuster to approve coverage for injury I did not initally know I have?

What are the limitations to sue on a work injury

If my boss asked me to be a lead over a month ago and still hasnt promted me what do i do..

Injured on job 4/21/10,rcvd ltr 6/13/10 frm employer, i have been terminated, no reason listed. Is this legal?

Retribution from employer for filing a workers comp claim due to accident on the job