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answered on Aug 10, 2017
I suggest that you meet with an experienced workers compensation attorney who will address that problem and get your claim opened. Good luck.
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answered on Jul 28, 2017
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I have been on temp disability for 3 months due to carpal tunnel syndrome caused by a work injury. A workers comp investigator is coming to my house next week for a recorded interview. How do I prepare for this interview which can be used against me. Is it a bad idea that they are coming to my... View More 
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answered on Jun 16, 2017
Major Mistake!!!! Don't give any statements to any insurance investigators. They are trained to ask you questions that will make it easier to deny or reject your claim. They are also prior police or law enforcement officials that believe that all work comp claimants like you are normally... View More
We own a house which can be sold for $900,000
We have 2 kids, one is 21 going to medical school next year; one is 12
My husband stopped working 6 years ago, doing trading option at home
I make $51,500/year supporting all the needs and doing all the chores
According... View More
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answered on Jun 3, 2017
California is a community property state which means in theory, half goes to each spouse. However, there are a lot of questions in regards to your husbands earnings for the last 6 years and you need to see all the financial books (bank accounts) etc before we can address that part. If the house is... View More
I went to Urgent Care. The Dr. took me off work for 4 weeks off due to "work related stress disorder." My stress is caused by corporate not keeping me safe in my job, never sending assistance when I need it. Allowing my residents to threaten me and not doing anything about it (I write... View More
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answered on Apr 1, 2017
You need to contact a local workers Compensation attorney and set up a meeting with him to address these issues right away. If you are having physical illness or consequences due to the emotional trauma and psychological events, you need to report them to your employer and your family doctor. Tell... View More
I'm 100% disabled with W/C. I have gone 2 years without a urologist because nobody will take W/C. I was awarded it along with other things from a judge.I don't know if the insurance company is responsible or the Workers Comp system because not getting the right care is deadly.So could I... View More
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answered on Mar 14, 2017
I agree with our comments and understand your frustration with the broken California workers comp system. It's broken for the injured workers of Calif but the insurance companies are very content and happy with it. I'm not sure if you ever had an attorney on your case but we would like to... View More
related to his disability would be covered for life. The workers' comp company is no longer paying for much of what they agreed to. What can I do? The law firm that handled the claim is no longer in business.
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answered on Feb 15, 2017
You need to contact an experienced workers comp law firm or attorney to discuss these issues. Many issues would have to be reviewed such as whether your uncle is seeing an authorized physician and whether he is sending all the med reports and requests in writing to the insurance carrier. Best bet... View More
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answered on Feb 15, 2017
In short, yes. I agree with my colleague. The good thing (I assume) is that you're getting the same hours and same pay as you were before the injury. If your employer has reduced the hours or reduced your pay, you need to discuss this with an experienced workers comp attorney. The insurance... View More
Again in the future. Its now the future but, who's responsible for the surgery?? There was never a timeline put on the paperwork
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answered on Feb 11, 2017
You need to seek legal counsel with a competent Workers Compensation Attorney. If the matter was Stipulated with Medical Open for the Future, you will probably need to go through the insurance carriers Medical Provider Network of orthopedic doctors. However, most of them are not on your side so a... View More
They want me to sign a medical
Release form for all my medical and dental records. Not all records are related to my injury. They say claim may be denied if I don't. Do I have to sign to release All medical records?
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answered on Feb 11, 2017
The workers Comp insurance company always request a list of all your past medical history. They do this to see if they can find any reason to either deny your claim or reduce the value of your claim by finding pre-existing injuries, disease or symptoms that may contribute to your current claim. At... View More
I am working a 9 and a half hour shift in retail and my boss said that he's going to take the extra hour and a half and put it on another day. Is he doing this so he doesn't have to pay me overtime? is there anything I can do?
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answered on Jan 16, 2017
The labor laws require that you get paid time your regular hourly rate plus half whenever working over 8 hours. I suggest you speak to your boss and email this to him so it is documented. If he does it anyway, call the Calif Labor Board to file a complaint against him. You may also contact an... View More
When I took it back Workers Comp surgery was scheduled only to be cancelled later that day citing it wouldn't be scheduled until my doctor signed off on it. Now what do I do?
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answered on Jan 10, 2017
Based on your complicated situation, you need to speak to a Workers Compensation Attorney as quickly as possible. Workers Comp is a very tricky and complicated system. Doing it alone without an experienced attorney will give you more problems.
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answered on Nov 21, 2016
Depends on many issues and your set of facts. My experience with nurse case managers is not positive and I do not allow them to meet with my clients at all unless my client is bedridden or severely injured. I suggest you contact a competent worker's compensation attorney and speak to him/her... View More
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answered on Nov 21, 2016
You are not obligated to deal with a Case Nurse Manager. They usually get involved when the worker's comp case is very severe. However, they are sometimes used by the claims adjusters to get close to you so that they can spy on you and report back anything that is of interest to the adjusters.... View More
I was carrying some items up to storage in the attic and fell coming down - very banged up and had to go to the hospital. The homeowner has never acknowledged the injury - am I able to go after her homeowner's insurance to pay for the medical bills?
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answered on Oct 21, 2016
Depends on the facts. Did the homeowner commit any negligence or fail to do something that caused your injury? Did you seek medical care right away? Can you prove injury? Witnesses? If you fell due to your own fault, the homeowner insurance policy wouldn't cover the claim and injuries unless... View More
CA Police Officer. Can employer require that I notify them if I am travelling and make me use vacation time instead of paying me 4850 even though I have medical certification that I am unable to work?
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answered on Oct 14, 2016
As a general rule, no. Whether you are at home, hospital, staying with friends or on a short vacation, not employed elsewhere, and not doing any activities that are precluded by your work Comp doctors (PTP) or Primary Treating Physician, you should be okay. However you will need to attend all your... View More
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