Legal Question in Workers Comp in California
In the state of Ca. if you are injured at work and workers comp is taking care of the medical bills and i quit the job will workers comp still pay for medical bills as long as claim is open? even if i quit the job?
2 Answers from Attorneys
You are entitled to medical treatment until you reach permanent and stationary status. During this time you should be able to receive temporary disability benefits, If the treating doctor feels you should be on TTD, To receive maximum amount of settlement and benefits, you need to retain an experienced attorney. Feel free to call us at 213,388.7070 for a free consultation,
Yes, you will be entitled to medical treatment. However, there may be issues with Total Temporary Disability, TTD. If the medical provider finds that you can return to work with restrictions even though you are not permanent and stationary, and you have quit the job, then any good defense attorney is going to argue that you are no longer entitled to TTD. However, again, the carrier will be responsibe for the medical bills. In fact, no one can force you to give up your lifetime award if the doctor finds that you will need future medical treatment.
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