Legal Question in Workers Comp in California

Re: What's my best avenue

You may be able to obtain medical treatment and vocational rehabilitation through workers' compensation. If you want additional info and a free telephone consultation, you may contact me

Laurie Allread

Attorney at Law

949 856 0852

Re: What's my best avenue

That is what the worker's compensation is for. Did you file a claim? If not, then you need to obtain and complete a DWC1 form, an employee's claim form. Send it to your employer to complete the bottom section that provides their worker's compensation insurance carrier. Your employer has control of your medical treatment for the first 30 days, however, if that treatment is not adequate of non-existent as is here, you may go to a doctor of your chioce. Tell him or her that it is a work injury so that he may complete the DOCTOR'S FIRST REPORT OF INDUSTRIAL INJURY. You should obtain representation immediately so as to be referred to a doctor your attorney works with. When you are deemed permanent and stationary it is critical to your final award to have your work restrictions opined by a doctor who is applicant oriented, and not one on your employer's insurance company payroll. The worker's compensation system is very adversial. The insurance companies will get away with anything they can. They will pay you the minimum on your claim unless you obtain representation to protect your interests. The worker's compensation insurance companies have attorneys, why don't you?? Call me directly at (619) 222-3504.