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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| workers comp case | 12/1/2011 | Nancy Wallace |
| Q: I had hurt my right wrist which is my dominant hand a year ago which was in october of 2010. I had ... A: If you are in CALIFORNIA, you need the Treating Doctor's report to do your talking for you. If you ... | ||
| whole person impairment question - CALIF | 11/21/2011 | Nancy Wallace |
| Q: Good afternoon, I finally, after a year, have received my final PQME report. It states that I have ... A: 20WPI will translate to somewhere between 7 and 22% Permanent Disability, depending on your age and ... | ||
| Settlement? | 11/4/2011 | Nancy Wallace |
| Q: My injury was in 1999. I fell at work injuring my neck, right shoulder arm and hand. I had one ... A: What are your options: (1) RESOLVE BY STIPULATIONS: Choose to resolve only the accepted injuries ... | ||
| workers comp settlement in n.y. | 9/13/2011 | Nancy Wallace |
| Q: My step-son is soon to receive a workers comp settlement. He is deemed disabled by the courts 2004 ... A: I'm only an expert on CALIFORNIA Labor Code. You MUST MUST MUST Get a New York comp specialist. ... | ||
| Permanent Disability Status for a wrist injury in California | 9/3/2011 | Nancy Wallace |
| Q: in February 2010, I acquired a torn tendon and some nerve damage to my left wrist which is my ... A: I'd likely choose Moyad, although he's a knee specialist! Thos. Moyad is at Scripps, and I suspect ... | ||
| Modified work pay | 8/18/2011 | Nancy Wallace |
| Q: Can an employer pay an employee a reduce rate of pay while the employee is working on a modified or ... A: the employer may pay whatever he/she wishes. Then, YOU notify the INSURER you received only partial ... | ||
| Dominant wrist and disability | 8/8/2011 | Nancy Wallace |
| Q: I just received the notice from Workman's Comp regarding my wrist. They had previously set a 3 ... A: "...previously set a 3 percent disability" : does that mean this Dr. Davidson character wrote a ... | ||
| Workers comp injury | 8/6/2011 | Nancy Wallace |
| Q: In 2001 I injured my back at work, I got a lawyer and went through the process of seeing my dr. The ... A: Yes you should be honest with the Insurance company. The Insurance Company already knows about the ... | ||
| Workers comp injury | 8/2/2011 | Nancy Wallace |
| Q: In 2001 I injured my back at work, I got a lawyer and went through the process of seeing my dr. The ... A: Can they deny my case? Yes; an insurer may deny liability for any rational reason. Even though I ... | ||
| workers comp | 7/18/2011 | Nancy Wallace |
| Q: been on w/c since oct.09 for knee injury, had 2 surgeries done with no luck, having another surgery ... A: After two years, under Ahhhnold's "Fixed" workers comp system, you technically get NOTHING from the ... | ||
| Permanent Disability Status for a wrist injury in California | 7/5/2011 | Nancy Wallace |
| Q: in February 2010, I acquired a torn tendon and some nerve damage to my left wrist which is my ... A: Sadly, when 'Ahhnold' fixed workers comp back in 2004, hand and wrist injuries were cut to almost ... | ||
| on the job injury | 6/28/2011 | Nancy Wallace |
| Q: my husband was injured on the job and reported it as soon as it happened. this happened on a ... A: I only know CALIFORNIA law, so I can only tell you what would happen if your husband were hurt in ... | ||
| Workers comp | 6/22/2011 | James Saylor |
| Q: I ruptured my biceps tendon on the job and had to have surgery to repair it. When i reported it to ... A: Sorry for the delay in answering first off. According to the law the company can do almost ... | ||
| workmans comp settlement | 5/10/2011 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
| Q: he had surgery and has a metal plate and seven screws holding it together. he has been receiving ... A: I am sorry to read about your husband’s work-related injury, it sounds like he’s been through a lot. ... | ||
| stress related to job | 5/3/2011 | Nancy Wallace |
| Q: I am under a lot of stress at my job do to working 12 hr days, being over worked, it's physically ... A: It is possible to claim an Injury To Psyche, but most Insurance Carriers deny such claims. Would ... | ||
| workers comp | 4/7/2011 | James Saylor |
| Q: an employee on a big piece of equipment broke my ankle at work. Can that company not allow me to ... A: Yes the company may terminate you in Utah after an accident stating that you can no longer perform ... | ||
| Fell and broke hip while working | 4/6/2011 | Nancy Wallace |
| Q: I work for a well known lingerie company, at one of their stores. They have marble flooring ... A: I'm a smidge confused... you write, "An Attorney filed paperwork for me for a Workers' Comp Claim." ... | ||
| past injury | 3/30/2011 | Nancy Wallace |
| Q: I got hurt while working for a company about 11 or 12 yrs. ago and I was sent to the hospital and ... A: In California, if you never presented written notice of an on-the-job injury before you left that ... | ||
| Workers Comp and Health Insurance | 3/26/2011 | Nancy Wallace |
| Q: I was hurt at work on Sept 28th 2010. I Had told store manager and the manager under her that I ... A: Sadly, there is no 'Negligence' in Workers' Comp; it is the nearest we have to a no-fault system. ... | ||
| Workers Comp and Health Insurance | 3/25/2011 | Nancy Wallace |
| Q: I was hurt at work on Sept 28th 2010. I Had told store manager and the manager under her that I ... A: An employer has the right to refuse to create modified duty. The employer can insist you be ... | ||
| Workers Comp and Health Insurance | 3/22/2011 | Nancy Wallace |
| Q: I was hurt at work on Sept 28th 2010. I Had told store manager and the manager under her that I ... A: You need a lawyer. All these events needed to be put in writing back in November. Sadly, when ... | ||
| benefits | 3/1/2011 | Nancy Wallace |
| Q: I hurt my back in June 2010 and have cooperated with everything they have requested such as physical ... A: IF YOU ARE in California (as this only applies to injuries in California)you will likely be declared ... | ||
| carpal tunnel cash out | 2/20/2011 | Nancy Wallace |
| Q: I have carpal tunnel in both hands. I had surgery on my right but still need it on my left hand. I ... A: You'll lose around $14,000 to get the surgery and stay off work a couple of weeks then finish ... | ||
| Permenant/Stationary whole person | 1/31/2011 | Nancy Wallace |
| Q: I recieved a letter from the WC rater, stating that I am 28% for my back and 1% for my shoulder. ... A: "I received a letter from the WC Rater..." Ratings from the State of California Disability ... | ||
| Work comp | 1/19/2011 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
| Q: Can I quit my job while on work com? I had surgery on my knee and my job is not compling with my ... A: You need to contact the WCB office in your area and ask fro their assistance. As the laws vary ... | ||
| Hurt twice, need info please | 1/16/2011 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
| Q: We live in PA and my husband got hurt lifting at work, had rotator cuff surgery and several months ... A: I am sorry to read about your husband’s work-related injury, it sounds like he’s been through a lot. ... | ||
| workers comp | 1/13/2011 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
| Q: I got hurt lifting at work. My employer said to turn it into insurance and he would keep paying me ... A: It's up to you. I don't know that your employer has done anything wrong, but even if he has - is it ... | ||
| workers comp | 1/13/2011 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
| Q: I got hurt lifting at work. My employer said to turn it into insurance and he would keep paying me ... A: No, you will not be in any trouble as you are the employee and employees have the right to work in a ... | ||
| workers comp | 1/13/2011 | Margot RN BScN GNC |
| Q: I got hurt lifting at work. My employer said to turn it into insurance and he would keep paying me ... A: Unfortunately the Worker's Comp laws vary widely state to state so the best thing to do is to call ... | ||
| workers compensation | 1/4/2011 | James Saylor |
| Q: my husband was killed in a construction accident several years ago - i have been receiving workers ... A: Sorry about your loss, after checking with the Utah labor commission this is what is stated for the ... | ||
| Dr. Appt. coverage | 12/24/2010 | Nancy Wallace |
| Q: I have been out of work with a back injury for 1 week off, 1 week back to work with limitations and ... A: IF YOU ARE IN CALIFORNIA, the employer does NOT have to pay you to see the doctor. SO SCHEDULE ALL ... | ||
| no treatment for injury pending claim | 12/20/2010 | Nancy Wallace |
| Q: My sister was injured over 2 years ago on the job. She has an internal injury that the Workers Comp ... A: She obviously needs to select a new treating doctor. She CANNOT do that immediately IF this ... | ||
| CA workers comp claim denied | 12/15/2010 | Nancy Wallace |
| Q: I fell at work walking down a set of stairs. I had clocked out as my shift was over & was in the ... A: Yes, an injury exiting the building is a compensable injury. It isn't so much 'a reasonable ... | ||
| help | 12/6/2010 | James Saylor |
| Q: injection, and am still being treated with severe pain. I lost my home because what I am getting ... A: Im sorry but each state has their own laws and regulations. I know the rules for the State of Utah. ... | ||
| cortisone shot | 12/2/2010 | James Saylor |
| Q: If i choose not to have a cortisone shot,cause i dont want in my body,can they terminate my case ? A: Not if there is a just reason. You cant refuse treatment if it is the only course of action. But if ... | ||
| work related injury | 12/1/2010 | James Saylor |
| Q: I got hurt on October 20 2009.I had drive myself to the job site office to get a accident ... A: You should have received a letter of denial from work comp. As for the pay yes it should have been ... | ||
| workmen's comp and disbility | 11/26/2010 | James Saylor |
| Q: i have a two-fold question. I have been out of work since October 2009 from a fall at work resulting ... A: First I'm sorry to hear about your injury. Okay to answer your questions first they should have said ... | ||
| Settlement Negotations and/or arbitration | 11/19/2010 | James Saylor |
| Q: Have future medical care from permanent disability, went to court for repeated denial of medical ... A: Once it goes to court and arbitration you are dealing with a state level time frame. So there is no ... | ||
| CA Workers Comp Benefit Checks Late (TTD) | 11/13/2010 | Nancy Wallace |
| Q: I read somewhere that if the workers comp sends my checks late I can request that they pay 25% ... A: You need to be able to PROVE the checks are 'late'. If the dates between each check are more than ... | ||
| hurt on job but independent contractor | 11/11/2010 | Nancy Wallace |
| Q: You may not be the right kind of lawyer to ask, I'm not sure. For 12 years I have delivered an ... A: IF YOU ARE IN CALIFORNIA, you might not be an independent contractor. In California (but not in ... | ||
Worker`s Compensation
Answers by Expert:
Nancy Wallace
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
California injured workers employed by state and private agencies (NOT federal employees) regarding On-The-Job injuries, disability payments, and terminations from being injured on the job (work-related wrongful terminations).
Experience
20+ years in California Workers Compensation law practice in California. Certified Specialist, Workers' Compensation, Board of Legal Specialization, State Bar of California
Organizations
California State Bar
Board of Legal Specialization
Publications
Editor, Western State University College of Law newspaper
www.Avvo.com
www.imhurt.info
Education/Credentials
J.D., Western State University College of Law
B.S., cum laude, Cal Poly Pomona
Past/Present Clients
Senior adjuster for one county sent me her husband when they needed caring representation. The injured Employment Development Dept. hearing representative -- who see all applicant's attorneys in the region -- hired me when she got hurt on the job.
A Fire Department Chief in Orange County came all the way to San Bernardino for my representation.
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