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4 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury for California on
Q: What are my options?

I was injured when I was rear-ended but the at fault driver does not have insurance.

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answered on Sep 26, 2021

Do you have uninsured motorist coverage on your insurance policy? If so, your insurance will pay your claim and will pursue the other party for reimbursement. You should consult with anyone of us on Justia for a free consultation

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3 Answers | Asked in Employment Law for California on
Q: I am worried for my safety and my retail job due to heavy shoplifting and my work has done nothing.

I work at well known make up retailer. We have people coming in to steal every day and our company does nothing to stop it. We are forced to let them in, watch the harass customers and employees, and feel in danger the whole time. This has caused me severe emotional distress. With covid, we keep a... View More

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answered on Dec 17, 2020

You could make a psych worker’s compensation claim. You should report it to your supervisor and hire a worker’s compensation attorney ASAP.

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3 Answers | Asked in Workers' Compensation for California on
Q: I'm going through Work Comp now to deal with my carpal tunnel. I have had visits w/ a Dr. prior trying to avoid WC.

WC now wants my med. records. How far back am I required to realease? Have I damaged my case w/ WC by trying to deal with it privately before? I had heard horror stories about WC and didn't want to have that experience. Thank you.

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answered on Dec 1, 2020

It depends what stage your case is in. Have you picked a neutral doctor yet? I suggest you consult with any one of us on Justia before picking a neutral doctor. That is VERY important.

As for prior records they can subpoena your prior medical records to see if you have had similar...
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3 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury and Landlord - Tenant for California on
Q: My girlfriend stepped on a tack strip under the carpet in our rental property. Are we allowed compensation?

It put a hole in her foot and she works on her feet. It was painful and the hole was deep

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answered on Nov 25, 2020

Your girlfriend has a good case against the landlord. You should contact anyone of us on Justia for a free consultation.

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3 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury and Car Accidents for California on
Q: Hit by a van

A van hit me while I was riding a bike and did not stop at all. AfterWards a lady pulled up in her car, showed me a photo of the van and said “this Is the person who hit u and handed me a paper with the license plate number. I’m not in horrible pain but definitely noticeable pain . What... View More

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answered on Nov 23, 2020

You should consult anyone of us on Justia right away so we can run a license plate check, find out who his insurance carrier is and file a claim. You are entitled to money for your medical bills, loss of earnings, pain and suffering etc.

Sounds like you have a good case.

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3 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury for California on
Q: Hello, I fell out of an Otis elevator when the door opened and it was approx. 5-8 inches above the lobby floor.

I reported the injury to my supervisor at work. WC claim was filed. I will be having surgery to my low back on 12/01/2020 due to the fall. No attorney wants to handle my personal injury claim because, I am told Otis is hard to deal with and they will try every trick in the book not to pay a claim.... View More

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answered on Nov 23, 2020

Sounds like you have a good personal injury as well as a good worker’s compensation case.

You can contact anyone of us on Justia for a free consultation. Some of us handle BOTH types of cases and can answer your questions on both cases.

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3 Answers | Asked in Workers' Compensation for California on
Q: QME form

After filling 2 QME forms I sent one to my adjuster and the second to the state compensation places, and this is because my adjuster closed my case because Concentra gave me a zero impairment rating, now I called my adjuster today to confirm he got the mail but could not answer his phone, but the... View More

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answered on Oct 21, 2020

You are entitled to a QME. The adjuster would prefer you don’t go to a QME. You should contact anyone of us on Justia for a free consultation.

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4 Answers | Asked in Legal Malpractice for California on
Q: Can I fire my personal injury attorney if I feel like he's not answering my questions promptly and communicating to me?

Hello, I live in California, I hired a personal lawyer back at the end of June 2020. I told him I didn't want the case to drag on forever and I'd be fine with the settlement originally offered, I was afraid of not getting proper medical care. The money is great but not the most important... View More

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answered on Oct 20, 2020

Your prior attorney has to prove what he has done on the case to be able to collect attorney’s fees. If you hire a new lawyer, the new lawyer will share his fees with the prior lawyer so it would not reduce your share of the settlement. You should contact anyone of us on Justia for a free... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Workers' Compensation for California on
Q: QME FORM

Hi Guys, I called my adjuster to request a QME form after finding out that my evaluation rating from concentra was zero but as usual the adjuster never replied. So I went online and found the form, I was wondering if and individual involved in the claim can fill this form, I already talk to a... View More

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answered on Oct 19, 2020

You could fill out the form but I suggest you consult an attorney when striking the names of the doctors as that is very crucial. You can contact anyone of us on Justia for a free consultation.

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3 Answers | Asked in Legal Malpractice and Tax Law for California on
Q: If I am a Personal Injury Lawyer and win a case do I pay taxes on the money I got from the case

I am in California

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answered on Oct 17, 2020

Taxes would have to be paid on attorney’s fees the attorney is charging since that is an earring.

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2 Answers | Asked in Workers' Compensation for California on
Q: Do I HAVE to release my medical records for my worker's comp claim?

I strained my lumbar region at work just short of a month ago and I have gone the course of alerting my employer of the strain, going to treatment, and was pending response about lost wages until this week. I received a check for lost time so far, but also received a packet containing paperwork for... View More

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answered on Sep 27, 2020

The worker’s compensation insurance carrier wants to get your prior medical records to see if you had injured the same body part before. They should subpoena any records they need. You don’t need to sign the medical release forms. You should consult with anyone of us on Justia for a free... View More

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3 Answers | Asked in Workers' Compensation for California on
Q: my workers comp attorney is not doing there job and is letting the other party stall and/or put things off

its been going on for sometime and i was promised x amount of money and so far i cant even get my out of pocket expenses paid back

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answered on Sep 16, 2020

You should make an appointment to meet with your attorney and ask him to explain why nothing is happening or you can consult anyone of us on AVVO for a free consultation.

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2 Answers | Asked in Workers' Compensation for California on
Q: If a person has an open worker’s comp claim can your company let you go for good without completing the claim?

Person works for the airline industry and is being let go as part of airline cutbacks.

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answered on Sep 14, 2020

The employer can not discriminate against an employee who brings a worker’s compensation case. If the employer is singling you out and only cutting back your hours, then you have a case against him. You should contact anyone of us on AVVO for a free consultation.

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3 Answers | Asked in Workers' Compensation for California on
Q: I sustained a work injury and I went to the doctor he sent me back with restrictions job can't accommodate i was put on

Oc leave i don't know what that is or if i will be paid

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answered on Sep 9, 2020

If your employer can not provide you with modified work then the insurance company has to continue paying you temporary disability payments. Contact anyone of us on Justia for a free consultation ASAP.

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5 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents and Personal Injury for California on
Q: Pedestrian hit while traffic light out

Asking question on behave of someone who got hit by a car crossing a street on a crosswalk while the traffic lights were out. Driver did not stop at the intersection, but did stop after the accident and gave the person that got hit a ride, fully accepting the fault later. After discussing this... View More

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answered on Aug 22, 2020

It’s important to know when the injury happened and what the other party’s policy limit is. Is the adjuster saying the policy limit is $15,000? Even then an attorney can find out if he was running an errand for an employer and if so you could pursue the employer as well. An attorney can also... View More

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3 Answers | Asked in Workers' Compensation for California on
Q: A workman's comp doctor just MMI me based on an 18 percentage with stipulations of no bending lifting more than 10 lbs

Or for more than 20 minutes per hour or sitting more than 20 so my question is I was told I was no longer able to do my job that I've been doing for 30 years and disability dropped temporary disability and gave me permanent disability based on 18%. My question is so if I'm not able to go... View More

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answered on Jul 25, 2020

If another doctor places you on disability you can apply for State Disability EDD. You should not reply on company doctor’s opinion since he works for the insurance company. You should get a neutral doctor’s opinion. You should have a lawyer to help you select the neutral doctor.

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4 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury for California on
Q: I took a job"under the table" . I fell off a stool, broke my neck. Do I have any legal recourse? I am paralyzed.
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answered on Jul 6, 2020

Yes, you could pursue a worker’s compensation case against your employer. If he has no insurance, the State of California Uninsured Employer Fund will pay your claim on your employer’s behalf and then the State of California will pursue your employer to seek penalties for not having worker’s... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Workers' Compensation for California on
Q: I was sent back to work after 2 wks of work men's comp . How long will it take to make a offer to me for my injuries.
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answered on May 20, 2020

Worker’s compensation doctors are bias and they send you back to work even though in most case they shouldn’t. The law says you have to treat with them but the law allows you to be evaluated by a neutral doctor one time to know your true disability and your true need for future treatment. Once... View More

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Q: I was sent back to work after 2 wks of work men's comp . How long will it take to make a offer to me for my injuries.

I been going to their Dr and therapy since March. Also how do they calculate a offer to me if they pay for my Dr Therapist medication and rides to my appointment s?

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answered on May 17, 2020

Worker’s compensation docotrs are very bias and they do return you to work even though they shouldn’t. In their final report they give you low percentage of disability and little need for future treatment. The law allows you to be evaluated by a neutral doctor to see what your true disability... View More

5 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury for California on
Q: After being injured by vehicle causing a hip to be broken a time in convelecense home. There insurance should pay my co

Cost. SS took money from my account so why does my apt. Say I owe them back rent when gone. Isn't that their insurance problem?

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answered on Apr 27, 2020

Not sure what your questions is.

You can contact a personal injury attorney for a free consultation.

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