Work Comp - I broke my wrist, had surgery & device implanted. QME rated perm disability at 8%. Is this fair settlement?

Your question, as others have noted, is not possible to answer without a lot of facts and at least the QME's report to review. For example, it's...

After being denied workers compensation, I am now also being fired, what are my rights?

Actually, it depends on the terms of the compact with the State. Some Indian casinos will agree to defer to California work comp law, in which...

Workers compensation surgery

I agree with the answers posted prior to mine. Your question is fact driven and, although you could be entitled to temporary disability (TD), at...

Without knowing the specific facts or your particular situation, I can only give a general answer but hopefully that will help you. A compromise...

Can a lien be placed or a lawsuit filed against an existing workers comp case? By the injured workers spouse?

First, I'm sorry you're going through this difficult period. Work comp is, generally speaking, not a system designed with an emphasis on...

How long do I have to make a clam on worker`s comp

Mr. Borah and Mr. Fisher make good points--the main one being: FILE YOUR CLAIM RIGHT AWAY. As far as how long anyone has, that is so fact-driven...

I get ssdi 2239 a month I was making 62000 a year I am settleing my case how much do I get a month betwing the 2 checks

I agree with the previous attorneys responses regarding the importance of having the offset reduction language in your settlement document and that...

I am on Workers Compensation temporary benefits. Will I lose them while I am in prison for 18 months?

Assuming by "temporary benefits" you mean temporary disability (TD) benefits, the answer is maybe. During your 18 months in prison, you personally...

Hi I recently had a court herring at the workers compensation appeals board and I was offerd $5,000. On a 40% body disability .

You will need to add more information so your submission is in the form of a question. However, some general considerations: - An offer of...

Under CA Workers' Comp system, what a HI-Tech employee who works at the job site of a client of a staffing agency is perceived?

I highly recommend talking to an attorney whose practice includes CA work comp. Likely you have a work comp claim with the agency's work comp...