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What form does my doctor fill out to request my wife being home from work to care for me.
answered on Nov 11, 2023
Your attorney should have set that up well in advance of a finding of PTD. The way to get this done is to have your attorney take care of it.
I told my son I would pay him whatever law requires and whatever they pay me. How much does workers comp owe by law? He has been my caregiver for past seven months.
I got approved for 24/7 care
I had a quadruple fracture as well as torn ligament. Still unable to walk. Also fell on... View More 
answered on Oct 18, 2023
Generally work comp pays the going rate for a care giver. your doctor has to define the exact hours and days needed and for how long. it sounds like you have a significant injury case and you are representing yourself?
Was out of work for 16 months
answered on Sep 18, 2023
I could give you a number but the insurance company will never offer you what they would offer an attorney. you can say all the right words that i tell you to say and still they wont offer you what they would offer an attorney. the reason being the mere fact you are not a lawyer and how do you back... View More
My Workers Comp insurance does not have any providers in their network to give me a second opinion on my shoulder injury. I received an email from their provider network unit that they could not find a provider and that the adjuster assigned to my case had permission to authorize for me to go to... View More
answered on Aug 31, 2023
never allow a claims person to choose your doctor. you should hire an attorney to take medical control of your case for you and get your case on track. it costs you nothing to hire an attorney out of your pocket.
I already had a Laminectomy, Discectomy, Facectomy and Forminatomy surgery which did not work and now all doctors say a double level fusion is needed. I have a disability rating of 39% and can not return to my previous employment. The insurance company is offering a C&R settlement of $120k and... View More
answered on Aug 22, 2023
the problem with your question is no attorney can answer it honestly. you have not provided all necessary information to properly analyse the value of your case. the other problem is, no attorney is going to say its enough in the hopes of landing you as a client and getting at least $18,000 in fees... View More
answered on Jul 5, 2023
You didn’t mention if your injury is work related or not. If not you have 2 years to Sue for negligence. If it happened at work call a workers compensation attorney
i just need information how to depose a crooked attorney
answered on Jun 10, 2023
Your question is in workers compensation but belongs in Legal malpractice case. You have to file a lawsuit to engage in discovery such as a deposition.
I have been employed by a private household since 11/2017. The job position was the living position in order to provide caregiving , personal assistance and cleaning services. I had to be present 24 h 7 days a week, and most of this time I spent providing care or services, was not allowed time... View More
answered on Jun 1, 2023
Regarding wage claims you need to contact the labor commission. For the work injury case contact an experienced workers compensation attorney ASAP for a consultation.
answered on May 17, 2023
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Do l continue to get my biweekly benefits? After being paid for few weeks, insurance company stopped paying after challenging latest doctor diagnosis and want QME claiming permanent and stationary status!! I complied and sent the paper already yet they stopped paying me even though there is no... View More
answered on Apr 26, 2023
you don't have an attorney to represent you and take control of your case so the insurance company has total control and you are at their mercy. you are acting as your own attorney, but you don't know the rules of the game. they do. you should consult an attorney asap. you have rights... View More
My attorney and insurance company are starting to talk final settlement for my workers comp case
answered on Mar 31, 2023
You have an attorney so you should already know the answer to your questions. Your attorney is paid to keep you updated and answer all your questions. It would be wrong of me to advise you when I don’t represent you. This is site is for people with no attorney. Talk to your attorney today! Get... View More
I may have got a hernia at work was seen by a dr and cleared after about 1 month.a week after i got another pain went to the dr was denied. The worker comp agent has been contacted by my attorney and my attorney has advised if they do not respond it will be going to court.i guess id like to know... View More
answered on Mar 7, 2023
you have an attorney. your attorney is in the best position to answer your questions as he or she is running your case. if your attorney does not communicate with you, it may be time to seek a new attorney.
I have a work related injury since 06/21/22 and now diagnosed from WC doctors with complex regional pain in my hands and in need of surgery and still no benefits and my attorneys responds to me was let’s not pock at the bear meaning at the adjuster not responding to anything I’ve also been... View More
answered on Dec 26, 2022
your attorney is the place to get your case plan. he is paid to answer all your questions. he works for you, to serve your interests and assert your rights. you can change your attorney if your attorney is not communicating with you.
5% herniated disc. No bending no stooping but does not specify how long from qme. 5 months later recieve return to work form from primary doctor. Leave of absence team states my qme results say restrictions are permanent. "Permanent" is not in the language. My qme does not specify... View More
answered on Dec 1, 2022
Workers compensation is complex as you are finding out. Everyone needs an experienced workers compensation attorney to guide them and assert your rights on your behalf. Sounds like you have been representing yourself. Call an experienced workers compensation attorney for a free consultation. It... View More
answered on Nov 22, 2022
Try Max Gest in los angeles. i believe he is on Olympic Blvd. best of luck!
She was my mother and she has now passed, mostly due to her bad health and poverty as a result. She was beat with a baseball bat after dealing with harassment during all of her employment at Raleys. She said there were other women that had been harassed and assaulted at the same time.
answered on Nov 21, 2022
not sure what your asking. your looking to know if you have some type of legal case on behalf of your deceased mother due to an incident in 1986???
My QME appointment was very thorough, almost 3.5 hours. The doctor's report nearly 70 pages, referencing medical journals and other studies and publications, etc. The report was very much in my favor. The defense attorney filed motion to depose the examiner. The deposition lasted 8 minutes... View More
answered on Nov 8, 2022
Talk to your attorney about this as he or she has the facts, we do not. If you don’t have an attorney then I can understand why you got screwed. Lesson learned; never go it along when fighting an insurance company for benefits
I found an attorney from a referral list on line. Turns out, their offices are in Southern California, I'm in Northern California. They assured me the geography wouldn't be a problem. It was, from the very beginning. For example: they kept forgetting I was in Nor. Cal. I even bought a... View More
answered on Nov 8, 2022
We are in so cal and represent many in NorCal. It’s the firm you choose, not any other issue from what your describing.
Why did workmans compensation company stop my checks there Dr stopped me from working because of my injury I am getting ssi disability checks now but I thought that of a workmans compensation Dr couldn't help your injury so you can go back to work but stopped you from going back to work... View More
answered on Oct 20, 2022
it sounds like you did not hire an attorney to represent you so you acted as your own lawyer in your case. That is never a good idea. Perhaps you dont understand that the insurance company #1 obligation is to the shareholders, not you! if you truly understood this you would have 1. hired a lawyer,... View More
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