Legal Question in Workers Comp in California
I have a work related injury in Hawaii. I am unable to work and lost my rental because of this. I need to move back to California so that my daughter can take care of me. Can I find representation in California for my work related injury in Hawaii?
2 Answers from Attorneys
It may be difficult as the laws in Hawaii will be different; you likely could work through an attorney back there and just have the medical exams in California.
HIRE A SPECIALIST THERE IN HAWAII as it will be extremely unlikely that a specialist licensed in Hawaii is located near your daughter. PICK AN ATTORNEY WHO COMMUNICATES CLEARLY IN EMAILS prior to signing any agreement. IF YOU CANNOT COMMUNICATE WITH CLEAR UNDERSTANDING IN EMAILS the telephone back and forth with a 3 hour difference will be a struggle. USE THE HAWAII BAR ASSOCIATION LAWYER REFERRAL: Send all the guys on your particular island a couple of emails and see who responds (1) timely and (2) so you can understand http://hsba.org/resources/1/LRIS/Dir/cat10.htm