Legal Question in Workers Comp in California

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if i do not file a wc claim within the 12 month deadline-am i absolutely out of luck or can i go to trial? example- i saw a dr in nov 01 who said i had possible tendonitis, i went to my supervisor, told himthis but did not file a claim. in jan 02 i injured by back, filed a claim 2 weeks later, has surgery in April returned to work in June with restrictions but was on pain meds and therapy until year end. in Jan 03, i started to feel the hand pain again so in March 2003 i filed a carpal tunnel claim then was laid off in april 2003. did i loose my rights for that claim completely?


Asked on 2/23/09, 6:14 pm

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Answered on 2/25/09, 8:44 pm
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Answered on 2/26/09, 1:17 am


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