Legal Question in Workers Comp in California

I sustained an injury to my right arm while working in a day care setting. I have been receiving Workmen's Comp. pay, but recently received a letter from my comp carrier, stating they agree with a QME Physician, who stated it is Carpol Tunnel I have. I have had no testing to back this Physician up, or a follow up with my regular Physician who refered me to a specialist out of my area. Comp approved my seeing the specialist, and now they are telling me they will no longer pay for my injury, and that I owe them for payments from Feb. to Mar. I guess my question would be, can my Comp carrier cut me off without my regular physician stating I am fit to return to work, or can they go with only one QME physician's evaluation, and not see what the spcialist has to say about my condidtion? I have had no problems with my right arm prior to my falling at work, and have had no jobs which require repetitive use of my right arm.


Asked on 4/08/10, 11:54 am

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ARMAN MOHEBAN LAW OFFICES OF ARMAN MOHEBAN

Even Carpal Tunnel could be related to your job and may depend on the number of years you worked for your employers. Feel free to call us at 213.388.7070 for a free consultation.

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Answered on 4/13/10, 1:03 pm


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