Legal Question in Workers Comp in California
Workers' Comp
Do all workers' comp injuries mean you will get a settlement? or does a workers comp injury have to be determined a permanent injury to get a settlement?
2. If a workers' comp injury is determined a permanent injury does that mean you cannot go back to work at your same job?
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1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Workers' Comp
not all workers' comp injuries may result in a settlement. It depends on each case. A doctor will have to determine whether or not you have a "permanent disability" or "Whole person Impairment". The doctor will also determine whether or not you require any future medical care. If the doctor that is giving the final opinion is of the opinion that there is a rateable disability and requires future medical care you will have some settlement options.
If you do have a permanent disability the employer is mandated to attempt to find work within your work restrictions or residual functional capacity. It is always best to return to work if you can do so without re-injuring yourself.
These are very complex questions and can best be addressed by an attorney with experience in workers' compensation.
Do not try and navigate the workers' comp system on your own. If you need help you can call me or email me at [email protected]
Good Luck
Samuel L. Salazar
Attorney at Law
Los Angeles, CA
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