I'm moving your question from workers' compensation to employment and labor as that seems closer than the forum regarding on the job injuries....

I agree with my colleagues. Also, when you say you're not sure you see the upside of filing for a WC claim: Have you filed for a claim or are you...

It depends. Do you have three bulging discs but minimal pain, weakness, and functional loss, doing fine with Advil with a history of back issues?...

I agree with Mr. Meline. California has a system in place for acquiring expert medical opinions regarding the causation and the nature and extent...

You say it's wearing on your back and shoulder; have you filed a work injury or is there a recognized disability? If so, you might put your...

Your attorney really should be addressing this as we don't know specifics. You might need to start writing your attorney for an appointment (in...

I wholly agree with my colleagues: You hired an attorney to deal with discovery in the workers' compensation case. You should address any questions...

The QME usually makes it clear they're not seeing you too provide treatment but in the capacity of a forensic medical examination. In any case, you...

If this is tied to a work injury, you might be entering a situation where the challenge with coverage will be more tied to trying to go around the...

There are a few ways that TTD rate can be reached (Labor Code § 4453 has the specifics). A consultation with a work comp attorney with the claims...