I sent a message a few minutes ago about my sister becoming Trustee of my incapacitated mother who is now deceased (5 mos ago).

A person submitting a document declaring a trustee or any other testamentary interest must have capacity. If your mother was not competent then...

California date disability

If you are on SDI/EDD then they have the right to receive ongoing reports that indicate you are still disabled. It sounds like your doctor may...

Since Labor code 226 does not apply to public entities, is there a different code that does?

If public entities are exempt it is almost always because they are covered by a different section. With your question it is hard for me to...

If I'm pending layoff and put on workers comp, will i receive workers comp pay or unemployment?

If you are taken off work because of a work comp injury you would receive TTD benefits (which are 2/3 of your salary. This continues for 104 weeks...

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California SDI is tricky and there are several reasons your benefits can be stopped or reduced, a change of vocation is one of those reasons. ...

Should we take a workers comp settlement without reaching MMI or getting an impairment rating?

Insurance companies are pushing more and more for early settlements. I always advise my clients that there health should come first and the money...

I was fired for allegedly conducting business while out of work on a disability?

It seems like it could be retaliatory. My concern is whether or not you were receiving Work Comp benefits while working. If you were getting TD...

I am involved in a Workers compensation lawsuit in California. How does declaring bankruptcy affect my case, should I wait?

You can absolutely file for bankruptcy now. Most Workers' Compensation Attorneys have specific bankruptcy attorneys they work with. I would...

Should I get a workmanship comp lawyer?

A Compromise and Release effectively ends your Workers' Compensation case and should include money for future medical as well as your permanent...

Is it better financially speaking to settle a worker comp case at mandatory msc conference or to take the case to trial?

They only consideration I would like to add to my Colleagues answers is that a settlement at an MSC is general going to be a lump sum payment and...