Grover Beach, CA asked in Workers' Compensation for California

Q: Im on temporary total disablity with workmans comp. I dont know what to expect any tips should i get a lawyer asap

I hurt my back at work, back specialist says my back is done

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Nancy J. Wallace
Nancy J. Wallace
Answered
  • Workers' Compensation Lawyer
  • Grand Terrace, CA
  • Licensed in California

A: Expect that if you stay with the doctor(s) the insurance adjuster selected for you, that you will be unemployed and get very very little and struggling with back pain your whole life. the 'tip' is to pick the very best possible orthopedic surgeon on that insurer's Medical Provider Network and elect him as your primary treating physician. The problem is that you do not know who that is. So you should definitely get an attorney who just does workers comp, NOT the 'tv' lawyer who dabbles in everything but is an expert in nothing. DO NOT let this 'specialist' cut on you until you have done a very thorough investigation of his professional records! Picking the wrong doctor (or letting the adjuster or the boss pick) can end all benefits. A WORKERS COMP LAWYER ONLY GETS 15% OF YOUR FINAL RECOVERY but they will get you an average of 40% more, which will more than cover the fee. Check on the Calif. Applicant's Attorney's Association CAAA website: https://www.caaa.org/index.cfm?pg=InjuredWorkers or on Avvo.com (it's super expensive to advertise on Justia)

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