Attorney not fighting for settlement for a workers comp suit

I am concerned that you are now on your second attorney and still not satisfied. You may have bad luck at picking attorneys but you may also have...

Can a Work Comp trail be rescheduled?

A workers' comp trial can be rescheduled but the judges don't like to do that unless you have a very good reason. Usually, no decisions are made...

What if my attorney is not working on my case for workers compensation?

Most workers' comp attorneys are overworked. It's hard to keep track of 200-300 cases in your head so it's not surprising that he doesn't remember...

Workmans comp

Labor Code 132a provides that an employer cannot discriminate against you or punish you for filing a workers' comp claim. If you feel that your...

3/19/09, Hurt on Job. 3 months light duty,then disharged 4other reason QME & AME Doctors Full knee replmnt needed. No W/C $

The only reason I can see as to why they might not be paying you is that your treating doctor has not said that you are temporarily, totally...

First, understand that the information and assistance officer at the W.C.A.B. is not an attorney and cannot represent you. Second, you need to...

I have a work comp claim with my employer and scheduled for a operation on my knee. If I resign can I still keep the work comp.

Your workers' comp case will continue even if you resign your job, even if you are laid-off, even if your employer goes out of business, etc. You...

Can i see my treating dr. without requesting it from workmans comp?

You should be able to see your treating doctor on an "as needed" basis. If it takes too long to get authorization, make an appointment for your...

Can you get paid for breaks for my injury from workers compensation after i return to work

I know of no provision in the law to force the employer to pay you for the breaks. That means you're taking 2 hours of breaks a day + lunch + any...

Three surgeries continued pain leading to other problems is this covered under comp and should i continue receiving payment?

Your other medical issues MAY be covered under workers' comp under a theory of them being compensable consequences of the original hip injury. ...