Legal Question in Workers Comp in California

Compensation?

I opened a work case with a lawyer

last September 2008. I had an

accident while working for a cable

company and fell off the roof of a 2-

story building. Ive been in disability

but i did not qualify for the ''Benefits

of Disability''. Its almost been a year

that i have not been working, and

right now i am depending on my

family financially because I have no

money. I even put my education on

hold and stopped going to College.

Friends have told me that there has

to be some type of Compensation

for me but I'm new to this and I'm

somewhat confused. I don't receive

calls from my lawyer,

letters...nothing. I also try

Communicating with him and get no

response. What Should I do?


Asked on 5/20/09, 12:13 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

David Lupoff Law Offices of David B. Lupoff

Re: Compensation?

You should have been receiving Temporary Disability, and if not (depending), at least State Disability. Also, your attorney should have been sending you to a doctor. It sounds like you have many unexercised rights.

There are many aspects to my firm for which I pride. One aspect is that we return telephone calls. This seems to be the number one problem with other firms, but I know the importance of speaking with my clients. If you would like a free consultation, please call me at 1.877.505.INJURY.

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Answered on 5/28/09, 3:26 pm
ARMAN MOHEBAN LAW OFFICES OF ARMAN MOHEBAN

Re: Compensation?

Perhaps it is time to change your attorney. You have a right to temporary disability benefits as a wage replacement while you are receiving treatment. You are also entitled to continue paid treatment for your injuries, settlement for your permanent disabilities, future medical care including future surgeries and vocational rehabilitation. We are an experienced worker's compensation firm and we have cases all over california. Feel free to call us at 213.388.7070 for a free consultation.

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Answered on 5/26/09, 3:52 pm


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