What happens now if my AP don't concur with the IME? Whats the next step?

This is a very common scenario. The SIE wants to save money and hires an IME to decrease the PPD or find no PPD. Your protection is your own...

Interesting situation. There could be several explanations. It is possible that your CTS has resolved leaving you with normal findings. If you...

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Sedgwick CMS denying doctors return-to-work restrictions without independent evaluation- Do we need an attorney? What can I do?

In order to answer this questions it is critical for me to understand if this is an L&I case (on the job injury) or whether this is an off the job...

Can I get better compensation from a current L&I claim after not being evaluated appropriately etc. during my previous claim?

Based on your question, it appears you have two cases: the current injury and an older claim. If that is correct, then both injuries should be...

Does someone still earn qualifying work credits if they work but receive food stamps as well?

As long as you are working you are building work credits. Food stamps won't have an effect.

Can I seek a settlement?

It's a challenge to give you useful advice without more information. It might be best to talk with an LNI attorney. However, generally, if you...

What is a good settlement offer

In the LNI system the dollar value of each category (i.e. Cat 1, Cat 2 etc) is pre determined by the Department. There is no negotiating over the $...

Should I go back or should I just seek a settlement and move on? I do have safety concerns and there are other issues as well.

The choice to return or not is a personal choice of trust and sense of security. But there are also medicsl/legal considerations: only return to a...

If you have been found disabled by SSA, it lends some opportunity for a similar result from L&I. I would not go to an IME to close your case...

What can I do, is there legal action I can take.

I understand how frustrating this must be for you. Unfortunately the employer does have the right to communicate with your doctor. The doctor also...