Can a QME Dr put you on modified work when they aren’t the one who took you off work in the first place ?
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Answered on August 29, 2023
Yes; the QME's role in the process is to weigh in on medical issues. Among them, what should be the appropriate work restrictions. It should,...
I work for CVS in California. I got tripped in June 2021 and I’m on WC and now CVS says I can be terminated!
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Answered on August 25, 2023
Sorry to hear about your injury and the ordeal of delayed surgery.
Part of the answer to whether someone can be legally terminated while...
If my dad is injured at work as a security guard, is the employer responsible for medical costs due to an injury at work?
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Answered on August 21, 2023
Sorry to hear about your father's injury.
Employers are typically responsible for medical care and wage loss (subject to caveats from the Labor...
Difference between worker’s compensation lawyer and an employer labour.
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Answered on August 21, 2023
Workers' compensation attorneys litigate workplace injuries (representing either the injured worker or the employer/defendant). Employment and...
Should I sign and resign from my employer after a workers comp case?
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Answered on August 18, 2023
There is no objective (legal) requirement that an injured worker resign for a settlement. Many defendants expect a resignation as part of a...
I have 2 open claims under workman's comp. Will I get benefits for both or just one?
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Answered on August 14, 2023
Benefits can mean several things in WC. If the first injury was a shoulder injury and the second a knee, then you should have benefits for both in...
Left my old job about 4+years ago and workers comp appeal letter was sent to me.
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Answered on August 14, 2023
Agreeing with the above; a live consultation seems like the quickest way to get answers. Short of that, you could try calling the Information and...
Voucher
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Answered on June 20, 2023
It seems there are two questions there. To get the voucher, an injured worker need to be found medically stable with work limitations caused by the...
If not reached MMI means I am still temp total disabled?
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Answered on June 09, 2023
Echoing the above, I don't see how a consultation with an attorney would hurt. Generally, if someone is not MMI and restrictions cannot be...
Can I change attorneys days before "Notice of Mandatory Settlement Conference?"
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Answered on June 01, 2023
Sorry to hear you're confronting that situation.
Switching attorneys is allowed, yes. But difficult. Most people like to know what's going on...