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What form does my doctor fill out to request my wife being home from work to care for me.
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answered on Nov 11, 2023
In California, if you've been deemed 100% disabled from a workers' compensation case, your wife may be eligible to receive payment for caring for you at home. The process typically involves having your doctor complete a specific form that details your need for at-home care and the role... View More 
And I actually called Walmart ethics and told her about the situation she told me she seen where the manager added those points and she even said it seems odd...she then notified me that it was put I was terminated for job performance,but i was told it was for attendance she said she didnt see any... View More
They would tell me the schedule on their website at 4-5:30m pm the day before. I would look at their site, and it would say where I was working or no work available. The schedule was no work available, I click acknowledged. The next morning, I got a text asking when I was going to show up at work.... View More
Me darian lo que ellos desidan o seria por ley lo que dure trabajando un aproximado de 9 meses dure laborando como foraneo
Since his injury happen, 6 months had to lawyer up. Now my cousin needs a complete hip replacement and is at risk for AVN disease and Crosis if not taken care of. He’s been handicap like this for a year and 2 months now and now other injuries are occurring due to his hip not being fix. He’s... View More
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answered on Nov 11, 2023
Dealing with a workers' compensation claim that has been denied can be extremely challenging, especially when facing a serious injury like your cousin's. In New York, workers' compensation is designed to cover medical expenses and lost wages for work-related injuries, but sometimes... View More
Have been working job for 7 months, was supposed to return to work on the 23rd of Oct but was called 4 hours before flight to camp and told I wouldn't be working that job any more and that details would be worked out in coming days, was informed there
Was an issue due to missed... View More
Since his injury happen, 6 months had to lawyer up. Now my cousin needs a complete hip replacement and is at risk for AVN disease and Crosis if not taken care of. He’s been handicap like this for a year and 2 months now and now other injuries are occurring due to his hip not being fix. He’s... View More
answered on Nov 9, 2023
Thank you for your work comp question. you seem to be in the dark about the reasons the case is in the position it is in. if that is the case, either your attorney is explaining things or not and /or perhaps you still dont understand? work comp is complex but a good attorney makes it simple to... View More
answered on Nov 9, 2023
Did you have a written agreement with the property owner for compensation? Did you have any type of an agreement? Have you invoiced the property owner for your services?
Numbness and Tingling down both legs the left leg worse than the right leg into my private parts of my body has well a west virginia workmen comp clam
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answered on Nov 8, 2023
In California, workers' compensation insurance policies must be properly filed with the Workers' Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau (WCIRB). If an insurance company settles a workers' compensation claim, it is typically required that the policy under which the claim is settled be... View More
Since his injury happen, 6 months had to lawyer up. Now my cousin needs a complete hip replacement and is at risk for AVN disease and Crosis if not taken care of. He’s been handicap like this for a year and 2 months now and now other injuries are occurring due to his hip not being fix. He’s... View More
answered on Nov 6, 2023
Your question does not have enough information for an attorney to decide if they can help you with your workers' compensation case. I suggest you contact a lawyer directly so you can explain what your claim is about and why you think $3000 is not enough for your case.
answered on Nov 2, 2023
For example, you are in an accident with another driver unrelated to your employment, who is liable for the accident while you were on the clock with your employer. As a result of being on the clock, you filed for Worker’s Compensation and you received benefits under Worker’s Comp. You then... View More
3 years ago i suffer i an accident, twisting my wrist while i was drilling on a steel gutter the incident was properly reported to my supervisor , at first i thought was only the hit but 8 months later find out that my scaphoid on my right hand was broke, orthopedic check my wrist and told me that... View More
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answered on Oct 31, 2023
Under California law, for work-related injuries, the primary remedy is through workers' compensation, not personal injury. There's a statute of limitations on workers' compensation claims. Typically, you have one year from the date of injury to file a claim.
However, if the... View More
answered on Oct 29, 2023
Is this due to a prior injury at your workplace? Then it would be a worker's compensation case, and we could discuss what you should do next.
I was working as an auto mechanic for the city. Mechanic A, approached me stating.that another mechanic, Mechanic B, needed me to come to the training field so he can show me how to operate a backhoe. I get in the John Deere gator with Mechanic A, he’s the driver--we head to the training... View More
answered on Oct 26, 2023
Based on the facts provided, your workers' compensation lawyer is (probably) correct, but we don't have all the facts, so it's hard to tell. If the driver of your vehicle worked for the same company (or governmental agency) as you, then the exclusive remedy rule would likely bar... View More
Failed Neck Surgery and Failed Carpal Tunnel Surgery. Suffer Every Nite and Day. Can a Truthful and Honest Lawyer help Me?
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answered on Oct 23, 2023
Certainly, I understand your concerns. In California, the statute of limitations for personal injury claims, including medical malpractice, is generally two years from the date of the injury, or one year from the date the injury was discovered, whichever is earlier. However, there are specific... View More
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answered on Oct 21, 2023
In California, workers' compensation law allows for injured workers to receive necessary medical treatment and care services, including caregiving. The decision of who can serve as a caregiver is generally based on the medical necessity and reasonableness of the care. While there isn't a... View More
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 19, 2023
You need to be careful here. The law says if your son is already being paid for providing care giving services before they were authorized, then the carrier is not required to pay him to continue what he was already doing. The carrier has the option, so you might want to look into other options... View More
I was going to go to my employer to see a doctor for cumulative injuries. I have read in some places it is better to go to your employer's occupational clinic first because otherwise they will say well why you didn't go to them first. But other places I have read that they are not acting... View More
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answered on Oct 16, 2023
Under California law, when an employee sustains a cumulative or repetitive stress injury, it is advisable to report it to the employer as soon as it's discovered. The employer may have a designated occupational clinic, and seeing a doctor there could expedite treatment and benefits.... View More
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