Your current state is Ohio
I've filed a lawsuit at the LA Superior Court against my employer, and 1-100 does. I am serving Rogs and RFAs. What is the most efficient way to use them without hitting the 35-question limit? Also, does the 35-question limit include both Rogs and RFAs combined, or is it for each one of them?
Un empleador despide al trabajador 2 semanas despues de reintegrarse a actividades, afirmando que el trabajador se accidento porque ignoro medidas de seguridad. El accidente sucede mientras trabajador sigue el proceso de seguridad que esta definido para el proceso que realizaba, y previo a ello el... View More 
I never signed any papers, this place is now demanding 2400.00, as I left the company, not by choice. I believe this trainer is taking advantage of me I am not born in USA... the trainer, once were he heard where I was from he was different... on his face and how he was talking to me. Once I was... View More
her nothing to live on for a year i hade to take her in.
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answered on Apr 23, 2024
I understand your concern about your daughter's workers' compensation settlement in California. It seems that a significant portion of the settlement was allocated to cover the weekly payments she should have received, leaving her with insufficient funds to support herself for a year,... View More
I spoke to a lawyer yesterday about medical malpractice. He would like to start with workers comp first because medical malpractice is hard to prove. I explained him at this point in time they've been paying for my bills I may have an issue coming up with one. And I'm getting paid as... View More
My job is claiming they are accommodating my restrictions but they aren’t. I am actively doing things at work which I am instructed not to be doing and my injury has become significantly worse after returning to work. I sent an email to HR and included my direct supervisors as well as the claims... View More
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answered on Apr 23, 2024
Under California law, employers are required to provide reasonable accommodations to employees with work-related injuries. If your employer is not properly accommodating your restrictions and your injury is worsening as a result, you may have legal recourse. Here are some steps you can take:... View More
to confirm contract approval both parties then agree on said start of assingment, 5 days leter unknown employee emails and states "conflict of interest" no reason givin after having met all standards and criteria required by the company. contract states company will pay estimated amount... View More
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answered on Apr 17, 2024
Here are some steps you can take to try to find the disability lawyer you worked with a few years ago:
1. Check your records: Look through old emails, letters, contracts, or receipts related to your disability case. The lawyer's name and contact information may be listed on these... View More
Hello I've had an injury at work since April 10th 2023. I've been denied and reached MMI from the insurance doctors. My lawyer sent me to another doctor that took me back off work and said I need injections or surgery on my wrist. Then I was sent to a qme which agreed with that doctor... View More
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answered on Apr 16, 2024
I understand your frustration with the situation and the difficulties you're facing due to the denied workman's compensation claim and lack of income. Here are a few thoughts and suggestions:
1. Communication with your lawyer: It's concerning that your lawyer has been... View More
These checks I am requesting are the checks due up until today.
answered on Apr 15, 2024
Workers' compensation pays wage loss and medical bills related to the work injury. Wage loss and medical would end as of the date of death. Therefore, if you are talking about ongoing wage loss benefits, you would not be entitled. If you are talking about past due wage loss, you may be... View More
I sustained an injury at my previous job five years ago, and workers' compensation covered the foot surgery. I was out of work for 10 months, but now, six months after separating from the company, I have a significant lump where the surgery was performed, and the pain has returned. Since I no... View More
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answered on Apr 15, 2024
The answer depends on a lot of factors. There are too many to list here. There is a 2-year statute of limitations to file a workers' compensation claim. Therefore, it is important to determine if your claim is still viable after 5 years. You need to determine if your case is still open or... View More
He put a settlement offer in for me I just seen a q m e neutral doctor that went in my favor I've never received tdd benefits and my claim is always been denied when I do speak with my lawyer he's always short and not really explaining anything I just wondering why I never received... View More
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answered on Apr 14, 2024
I understand your frustration with the lack of communication and progress in your workers' compensation case. Here are a few steps you can take to address your concerns:
1. Request a status update: Send a written request to your lawyer asking for a detailed update on your case,... View More
My daughter is constantly bullied by her boss.
answered on Apr 12, 2024
"Stress" is not compensable but "mental anguish" is recoverable for certain breaches of legal duties.
Your daughter will be required to offer "direct evidence of the nature, duration, and severity of her mental anguish, thus establishing a substantial... View More
I am wondering if I missed many increases as I find that I am suffering from cost of living changes. Even if one applied in just the last five years it would help.
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answered on Apr 8, 2024
In California, workers' compensation benefits, including temporary total disability (TTD) payments, are subject to Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA). These adjustments are made annually and are based on the State Average Weekly Wage (SAWW).
However, COLA increases are not automatically... View More
I want to work by the 21st but don't want to lose comp before I am able to work again not sure why doctors cleared me without seeing me
My mom passed out last October on the job and never recovered. We were told by multiple sources that no one did anything to help her and no basic life support was provided. We were also told that the employees were told not to touch her. They let her lay there untouched until EMS arrived. She... View More
If you are at work and hurt your back and notify you manager immediately and they give you some aspirin and muscle rub send send you home with time off without pay instead of workers compensation then you are unable to work a d they se d you to a doctor a d the doctor send them a written notice... View More
answered on Apr 8, 2024
The person who was injured is foolishly trying to handle this matter without hiring an attorney. The injured worker doesn't even realize that reporting his work injury to his employer does NOT give him any rights. To be clear, you must report the injury to your employer within 45 days but... View More
Our company is 3 months behind in bonus pay. They pay our bonus based on performance and achieving goal numbers. If these goal numbers were achieved in previous months that I was employed am I entitled to this pay? There is no policy stating that I must be an active employee when bonus is paid out... View More
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