Q: I was let go before I had a chance to file my WC injury. The Claim is pending. Can I go get a new job. EDD runs out soon
Or will it hurt my WC case? Im waiting for AME but my laywer is terrible and Im ready to look for a new one. Kaiser wont help with short term disability and I can live on 900 every 2 weeks,. I have a small child and a new home :(
A: Claims filed after employment ends are not compensable, with a few exceptions. You don't have time for an AME. You should have had a QME 3 months ago. Plan to go get a job because this isn't going to be finished in 6months if you haven't been seen by the AME yet.
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