I just was approved for SSDI in California, my workmen comp case has not been settled yet, will this affect my workmen comp ?

If you receive State Disability after you have qualified for SSDI, there will be offsets. The Hartman Formula proposed by Mr. Borah is...

Can I hire another lawyer?

It is hard to explain how much time I spend objecting to UR denials, making sure everything gets submitted to IMR, and dealing with other issues,...

Should I take a compromise and release for an injury that occurred in 2000 and was awarded lifetime medical?

Given the difference of opinion provided by the previous attorneys, it is obvious your question cannot be answered with the information you...

Will new employer know if I’m out on medical leave due to prior workman’s comp?

I agree with Mr. Borah. The new employer will not know unless you tell them and the old employer will seek to have some of the costs for the...

How can i get off disability?

The fact that you are receiving benefits like permanent disability and temporary disability, suggests someone has accepted the claim, and it's not...

You were working and got hurt. The most significant question is why the doctor put you on maternity leave. If you are capable of working and the...

Forget what the WC carrier says. If the California WC carrier is not providing benefits or delaying, for whatever reason, then you need to pursue...

Can I take action for not being approved by Sedwick but am having my entire wages withheld from my employer for supposed overpay

One problem, is that you did not ask a question, only stated some problems you are having, so it is difficult to assess what you need. I can say...

Actually there are situations where an employee can elect to proceed either before the WCAB or in a Federal proceedings, but these fall under the...

I get injury 2016?

If I understand your question, you PQME said you were MMI and subsequently you went to the Emergency Room for treatment. Additionally the Adjuster...