Wholly agree with Mr. Borah's answer. Also, if your attorney is planning additional discovery and it's reasonable, that makes it easier for the...

Can I reopen wc claim after 10 yrs?

The timeframe to reopen a claim is 5 years from the date of injury. But that presumes the claim was actually filed and opened and properly closed....

I agree with both Mr. Castillo and Mr. Borah; it doesn't hurt to have an attorney at least look over the deal if you get an offer but, until then,...

I wholly agree with Mr. Borah and Mr. Corson. The judge will likely order some amount of the settlement held aside to pay your attorney (who I...

If I decide to quit my job will this decision affect my workers como case? What if I withdraw my case?

Short answer: leaving your job and taking another job can impact your WC case. As discussed above, temporary disability benefits may become more...

Echoing Mr. Borah's response, unless the other driver is independently wealthy, there might not be more than $25,000 to be had there. Your...

In a CA workers compensation claim does the insurance company have obligations to the tell injured worker of toxic exposure?

It's odd you're describing the injured worker in the third person. I'm not sure this is an appropriate way to get general information for another...

Is there a possibility to get a disability rating raised after QME examination ?

This question would be better fielded by your attorney who knows the specifics of your case. Depending on the date of injury, though, and if the...

I'm agreeing with the responses above. Particularly the suggestion to discuss with your attorney. There can be any number of reasons that would...

Can I open a law suit against my job for emotional distress if I sprain my wrist and get sent to the hospital

You can bring a work comp claim. Whether the claim becomes worth anything depends on many factors. If it's truly a sprain, amd especially if that's...