Legal Question in Workers Comp in California
how long does work comp have to pay benefits once a QME has found in favor of the injured employee?
Asked on 4/14/10, 4:09 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Ronald Mahurin
Law Offices of Ronald Glenn Mahurin
technically the carrier should start paying right away, yet I have had cases where it takes months and months. if you are certain the QME is in your favor and the carrier refuses to pay your benefits timely, you should file for an expedited hearing. that usually prompts the carrier to start payment before the hearing or face penalties and fines.
Answered on 4/19/10, 8:14 pm
ARMAN MOHEBAN
LAW OFFICES OF ARMAN MOHEBAN
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Answered on 4/20/10, 2:59 pm