Worker's Compensation Insurance

The answer to your first question depends on whether the individuals you hire are, in fact, independent contractors under the California Labor...

Does ANYONE do Worker's Comp pre-settlement in California?..

As part of your workers' compensation claim, you may also have a Serious and Willful claim that should be filed against the high school. A Serious...

How long does employer have to let me know if i can come back to work after P&S?

In general, employers (or, the claims administrator) with 50 or more employees must serve you with a notice of offer of regular work, modified work...

Can I re-open a wc comp claim that was closed in 2002 with no future medical in the C&R? I have been seeing dr's paying myself?

My colleagues have provided very helpful information; on the flip side, you may still have the ability to file a claim for an additional body part...

After your QME evaluation, the next step is to wait 30 days for the report to issue. Upon receipt, you will either receive a whole person...

Is there any need to keep personal workers comp files after your case has been settled/closed?

In addition to the reasons already offered above regarding retention of your workers' compensation files, I also note that your medical reports...

Temporary Disability: First off, you may be entitled to temporary disability payments if your treating physician certifies that you are...

20 year case - injuried worker dealth-now what happens.

If you have any "dependents" or "good faith household members" as defined by the Labor Code and Family Code, said parties may be entitled to your...

Under what circumstances must the WC Insurance Co. continue to pay the employee after he is deemed fit to return to work?

Counselor Corson provides a great and concise answer. As a follow-up, I would like to add that the carrier must pay the employee his permanent...

Is there any way to reopen my settled workmans comp case?

The answer to your question requires additional information from you. How did you settle the claim? Was it by Compromise and Release (you...