Legal Question in Workers Comp in California

Qme

I hurt my lower back in 2000 and then last week I hurt my thoracic spine they are asking me to do a QME should I get a lawyer? Do I still get disability for this injury?


Asked on 3/18/07, 8:18 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
ARMAN MOHEBAN LAW OFFICES OF ARMAN MOHEBAN

Re: Qme

I think you definitely need a lawyer to represent you effectively. Your case could get complicated due to prior injuries. However, you will need a medical opinion (report)that discuss the issue of apportionment of your injuries. If you have injury on the same part of your body as year 2000 (and you were compensated for your injury), it will take a doctor's opinion to allocate a percentage due to new injury. I recommend using an Agreed Medical Examiner (AME) rather a QME. Call us at 213.388.7070 for a free consultation.

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Answered on 5/01/07, 5:29 pm


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