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I incurred a repetitive stress injury to both hands at my job and am being treated under Workers Comp. If I quit . . .
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Answered on September 04, 2009
Your workers' compensation benefits will continue whether you continue to work for this employer or not. If you quit your job, you would still...
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I am on workmans comp with limited lifting and light duty can I be layed off due to injury.
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Answered on August 30, 2009
Labor Code 132a provides that your employer cannot discrimlinate against you because you got hurt on the job, sought your workers' comp. benefits...
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If I accept a compromise and release settlement and later need surgery can my group insurance or medicare make me pay.
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Answered on August 28, 2009
If you enter into a Compromise and Release agreement, generally you are accepting addlitional money, above and beyond your permanent disability, to...
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Workman comp
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Answered on August 27, 2009
You have the absolute right to fire your attorney at any time. Before you do so, I would recommend that you contact him and explain that you're...
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Worker compensation claim was denied
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Answered on August 26, 2009
You don't explain the technical reasons but if your claim was denied, you have the right to litigate that issue. This can get very compllcated...
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I have a workers' comp claim, but I've been layed off..
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Answered on August 24, 2009
The workers' comp. laws in California prohibit "post-termination" claims. If you were terminated (laid-off) before making your claim, it can be...
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Hi--what are the determining factors in a doctor reaching an opinion of MMI.
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Answered on August 23, 2009
MMI stands for "maximum medical improvement." That should be pretty self-explanatory. Basically, the physician feels you're about a good as...
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Workers comp
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Answered on August 18, 2009
You should probably receive temporary, total disability indemnity for any time that your treating physician wrote that you could not work (or put...
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Am i entitled to any monetary compensation??
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Answered on August 14, 2009
First, be aware that once you receive your first workers' comp. temporary, total disability check, that starts a 104 week clock running. Whether...
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I injured my back at work on overloaded wheelbarrels, I can no longer work driving trucks. How do I determine compensation?
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Answered on August 13, 2009
You get compensated two ways in workers' compensation. The first is temporary, total disability. That gets paid to you while you are off work on...
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