Does the Judge go by the QME report or by the PTP report? QME whole body impairment percentage is significantly lower than PTPs
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Answered on March 08, 2017
Mr. Epperly has provided a sound response so I won't repeat that information. There is no more vocational rehabilitation in work comp. There is a...
If bit by a dog while on the job, does the employee sue the homeowner?
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Answered on March 08, 2017
You have both a workers comp claim and a personal injury case against the owner of the dog. The workers comp carrier will have a credit if you...
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My truck was parked and a 14 year old driving his mother and fathers car hit my truck do i need a lawyer
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Answered on March 07, 2017
If you were injured consult with local expeirenced personal injury attorneys. If you were not injured, turn it over to your insurance company and...
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Inheritence question how will it affect me.
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Answered on March 07, 2017
Yes it can affect your payments. SSA limits your resources to $2,000 for an individual or $3,000 for a couple per month. If you are over that...
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Can I request/file a motion for a "Change of Circumstances" based on learning my son is now receiving Social Security Benefits?
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Answered on March 07, 2017
Since your question is about child support, I am changing the subject area from Social Security to Family Law.
Under California Workers Comp, can an injured worker call for an Expedited Hearing for denial of medical care?
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Answered on March 06, 2017
Yes you can request an expedited hearing for denial of medical care. However, except for limited circumstances, if the denial of care was based on...
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Personal injury contingency fee question
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Answered on March 06, 2017
It depends on what the agreement says. Some contingency agreements provide that the attorney will front the costs others indicate the client will...
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My former employer would like to settle a workers comp case for 20k. She did not have workers comp insurance Settle or join UEF?
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Answered on March 06, 2017
There is no way for us to adequately advise you with the facts presented. Have you reached maximum medical improvement, been to a QME, been given...
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I need to understand the statue of limitations in workers compensation as it relates to a secondary diagnosis.
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Answered on March 06, 2017
When a case is settled by Stipulations with Request for Award, you have 5 years from the original date of injury in which to file a Petition to...
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Can I hire a new lawyer to handle my workers compensation case?
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Answered on March 06, 2017
Yes you can switch attorneys. However, prior to doing that you may want to schedule a telephone conference or an appointment with your current...
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