My husband died in 2002 while on Workman's Comp with the Federal Govt. They said I was not entitled to any monthly death bens

There are vey few attorneys who practice federal workers' compensation. Perhaps a dozen in the entire state! You need to consult one of them. ...

If workers comp wants to terminate my claim should I seek an attorney ?

As a census worker, were you working for the federal government or a private employer. If your employer was the feds, you have a federal w.c.case....

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I'm on temp workers comp,can i go out of the country family illness, for about two weeks,i will not miss any appoinments

Yes, you can. You can be temporarily, totally disabled from work in both Los Angeles and in San Jose.

I was dropped by my work comp dr's because they found out i got a medical marijuana card. I need my pain meds what can i do?

The doctors have the right to terminate the patient/doctor relationship so long as you are not in a medical emergency. I think you have only two...

Laid off for neck injury

Labor Code 132a provides that an employer may not punish or discriminate against an employee because they got hurt on the job, made a claim for...

Settlement

This question is probably better posted on the tax section rather than workers' comp. I've never seen the I.R.S. file a lien on a workers' comp...

How many times are the insurance company allowed to send you to a QME

Two appointments 3 months apart seems a little unusual but there may be reasons. I might call the insurance company and ask, "Why?" Maybe this is...

What are my options or rights if i was let go due to x employer not having workers comp insurance 4 me ?labor dept shut it down

Workers' Compensation has to do with on the job injuries. It doesn't sound like you have an on the job injury. Maybe your inquiry is better...

What is a 998 Settlement offer?

CCP 998 is not something that applies to workers' compensation. It has to do with offers being made to settle. If tthe defendant makes a 998...

My former California employer deducted from my pay, money to pay the partial salary of another (new) employee. Is that legal?

Workers' Compensation means injuries that occur on the job. It doesn't sound like you have an on the job injury (except to your wallet). I think...