Legal Question in Workers Comp in California

I was injured 7-19-1996(left knee) and settled my case in 1998 with lifetime medical. I have had 6 surgeries since then on my left knee. Now my doctor is giving me a new disability rating on my left knee because I hada total knee replacement. The insurace coalso acceptedinjury to my right knee after a fall with my left knee. My doctor will be giving me a disability ratng for my right knee. Am I entitled to 2 additional settlements?


Asked on 1/07/10, 12:02 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
OCEAN BEACH ASSOCIATES OCEAN BEACH ASSOCIATES

You have what is called a new and further injury and a new claim/case should be opened and another settlement or award to resolve it. Contact me directly.

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Answered on 1/12/10, 8:18 am
David Lupoff Law Offices of David B. Lupoff

Although very short, your question is laced with many issues and requires a good 30 minute discussion in order to give you a concise answer. Please call me at 1.877.505.INJURY for a free consultation.

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Answered on 1/12/10, 3:28 pm


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