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or to the employer?
answered on Nov 18, 2023
The carrier. They want their money back (or a percentage of it) from your award. It sounds like you have a third-party personal injury action. Your employer is not likely to be asserting a lien. But check with your attorney for definitive guidance based on your situation. Good luck
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 
What form does my doctor fill out to request my wife being home from work to care for me.
answered on Nov 14, 2023
My clients who have had some success with this are without assets and entitled to In-Home Support Services, IHSS. So the Treating PHysician writes you require HOME HEALTH CARE with a Care Provider, You apply to In-Home Support Services IHSS for a caregiver and your wife applies to be your... 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
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answered on Nov 9, 2023
Here are a few suggestions on how your cousin can proceed with his workers' compensation claim for his hip injury:
- Document everything. Keep detailed records of all injuries, symptoms, treatments, conversations with the claims adjuster, etc. This documentation will be key evidence.... 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
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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
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
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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
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
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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
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answered on Oct 19, 2023
In California, if workers' compensation approves 24/7 home health care, the rates paid to caregivers are usually based on the prevailing hourly wage for home health aides in the specific geographic area. The actual amount owed will depend on the details of the workers' compensation... 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
answered on Oct 16, 2023
I am unsure about the other answer being AI generated. Anyway I am a real attorney answering your question. You have to go to the clinic for first visit only. Then you can and should switch to an independent doctor, not one that markets themselves to the insurance companies. This is where an artist... 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
I am having back and shoulder pain. I have to stand for 10+ hours for my shift sometimes.
answered on Oct 14, 2023
The California Fair Employment and Housing Act, and most of the California Wage Orders require an employer to provide reasonable seating arrangements if to do so would not create an undue hardship. If you have presented a doctor's note indicating that you have restrictions that could be... View More
I am having back and shoulder pain. I have to stand for 10+ hours for my shift sometimes.
answered on Oct 20, 2023
Does your company have a formal process for requesting an accommodation for a disability, and did you complete it? A doctor’s note is part of the process of requesting an accommodation, but perhaps your employer sees your request as a preference to sit, rather than a formal request for a... View More
I am having back and shoulder pain. I have to stand for 10+ hours for my shift sometimes.
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answered on Oct 14, 2023
Under California law, employers are obligated to make reasonable accommodations for employees with known disabilities, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the employer. If you've provided a doctor's note indicating the need for a chair due to medical reasons, and your... View More
I am having back and shoulder pain. I have to stand for 10+ hours for my shift sometimes.
answered on Oct 13, 2023
Your employer does not have to provide you with anything. A "Doctor's Note" never requires the Employer to do anything. Your Primary Treating PHysician on the Workers Comp MPN SHOULD WRITE that until and unless you are provided with seating you are temporarily totally disabled due... View More
When finding a lawyer on this site and looking through their profile and bottom offers an email that specific lawyer. My question is: Does that really go to that lawyer and that lawyer is the one replying back to you? I know it’s a silly question to ask but want to make sure. Thank you &... View More
answered on Sep 26, 2023
When a lawyer creates a profile on this site, the lawyer has the option of including an email address in their contact information. The email address may go directly to the lawyer to another person at the lawyer’s law firm who screens potential new clients to determine if they are a legitimate... View More
Hello, I had a couple questions about a potential workers comp case. First of all, what is the likelihood of winning a wear and tear injury case that wasn't the result of an isolated incident/accident? I work somewhere where I stand on my feet all day and do a lot of heavy lifting and I have a... View More
answered on Sep 22, 2023
Likelihood of 'winning'=50/50. depends on what medical records reveal. If you've been Russian Dancing and Trick Riding on your free time, the insurer can deny it and then you have to convince an independent doctor that the tear came from work and not jumping off and on horses.... View More
Hello, I had a couple questions about a potential workers comp case. First of all, what is the likelihood of winning a wear and tear injury case that wasn't the result of an isolated incident/accident? I work somewhere where I stand on my feet all day and do a lot of heavy lifting and I have a... View More
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answered on Sep 22, 2023
Under California law, the likelihood of winning a workers' compensation claim for a wear and tear injury that results from the nature of your job can vary depending on the specific circumstances and medical evidence. You can select your primary treating physician from your employer's... View More
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