Legal Question in Workers Comp in California

Re: WC denying work related injury

There has been a great deal of controvery regarding nerve conduction studies and what they mean. The first issue you must address is whether the doctor who performed the diagnostic is qualified to make such a determination. Many times such studies are added on just to pad the bill. If the physician who performed the test is not your treating physician, then you have a pretty good indication there may be problems.

At this point you should probably seek representation. Let's hope you do not have a history of diabetics in your family.

Prodecure is to object to the report and proceed to a Panel QME and get a second opinion.

Re: WC denying work related injury

You probably need to retain an attorney specializing in Workers' Compensation cases since there is a medical dispute as to employment causation. Attorney gets a percentage of what you recover [about 10%]. All the injuries will be part of your claim. You can apply for State Disability while not collecting WC but will need to pay it back if found to be from your work.

Re: WC denying work related injury

We have a lot of Worker's Compensation cases involving Carpel Tunnel syndrome. Insurance company often dispute that this condition is work-related. In most instances they are wrong and in some instances it will be determined by an expert (generally AME examiner)to allocate a percentage called an apportionment. Your claim involves many factors such as nature of your present and prior jobs and how long you have been working at the present and prior jobs and etc.. Feel free to call us at 213.388.7070 for a free consultation.