You Are Injured at Work – What Next?

  As a Sacramento insurance fraud case goes to show, it doesn’t pay to overstate your physical symptoms or limitations in a   workers’ comp   case. A former CHP officer was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 5 years’ probation after pleading no contest. The best thing is, to be honest about your symptoms and capabilities – don’t exaggerate but don’t downplay them either.  You only have one body.

It might seem simple, but reporting a work injury is important.    Whether you feel it is a minor annoyance at the time or if you suffer a severe work-place injury reporting it is the necessary first step.    Make sure your supervisor is notified of your injury as soon as possible.    You should be given a DWC 1 Claim Form to complete.    If you don’t report your injury within 30 days, you could lose rights to workers’ compensation benefits.    Contact RP Law Group if you have any questions. There are two parts to reporting an injury in workers’ compensation: notifying your employer about the injury and filing a workers’ compensation claim.    You file a DWC 1 Claim Form by giving it to your employer, who then will forward it on to the workers’ compensation carrier.    If your employer does not give you a claim form contact RP Law Group right away. DWC 1 Claim Form Here:  http://www.dir.ca.gov/dwc/DWCForm1.pdf Yo...

  Anyone who even briefly looks at   workers’ compensation   will see the many different acronyms used for various things. Attorneys, adjusters, insurance companies, and the court will throw these terms at you. There is PTP – primary treating physician, AME – Agreed Medical Evaluator, QME – Qualified Medical Evaluator, DOR – Declaration of Readiness to Proceed, TTD – Temporary Total Disability, PD – Permanent Disability, etc. There are so many more that sometimes it can get very confusing. Not to worry, you can always  call  our attorney at RP Law Group and ask or contact the local Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board Information & Assistance Officer. However, to get things started the link below is a glossary from the Division of Workers’ Compensation directly:  https://www.dir.ca.gov/dwc/WCGlossary.htm If you still have questions and need guidance, please call RP Law Group at (951) 394-3640.

During the course of a workers’ compensation case , the injured worker will more likely than not be called upon to testify during a deposition.   A deposition is where an individual gives sworn testimony before a court reporter under penalty of perjury.  The testimony is transcribed and put into booklet form for later review and reference. Many people get nervous before a  deposition,  RP Law Group can help if you have questions.  No matter your experience, there are a few general tips which can help you during the deposition process.  A few things to keep in mind follow: 1. Breathe.   Ultimately everyone wants to get to the truth of the matter. 2.  Be  prepared. 3. Listen to the question.  4.  Be  sure you understand the question.   If you don’t understand something, let your attorney know and get clarification. 5. Think about your answer. 6. Answer the question asked. 7. Answer the question in the shortest and clear...

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On January 20, 2017 San Bernardino resident Duncan Hicks visited the Victorville Sheriff’s office to file a report regarding an issue regarding his custody agreement. Instead of being afforded unbiased treatment for the simple and lawful act of filing a report, Hicks was met with disrespect and downright hostility by San Bernardino Sheriff’s Department Deputy Michael Bradbury and the receptionist on duty at the time. They refused to file Hicks’ report, dismissing him as someone experiencing “baby mama drama.” The Events Hicks initially left the station, dejected that he was unable to receive the assistance he required. After contemplating the blatant unfairness of the situation, Hicks’ returned to the sheriff’s department and again requested to file a report. This time, however, he took out his cell phone and overtly recorded the interaction. Both the deputy and receptionist became even more hostile to Hicks when they noticed his recording of them. It was at this point that the deputy ...

  En California, los médicos tienen que proporcionar tratamiento médico basado en evidencia en el campo de la compensación de los trabajadores. Se les exige que usen métodos probados de tratamiento para curar o aliviar los efectos de lesiones relacionadas con el trabajo. Estos métodos de tratamiento se combinan en el Programa de Utilización de Tratamiento Médico, que es la pauta adoptada por el American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine’s Practice Guidelines.   RP Law Group puede ayudarle a través del campo a menudo complejo de tratamiento médico. Los abogados de RP Law Group están muy familiarizados con la gama de médicos de compensación de trabajadores y pueden ayudarle a seleccionar el mejor médico para usted.   Recuerde informar oportunamente de su lesión y solicitar atención médica si es necesario.

  In California, doctors are required to provide evidence-based medical treatment in the workers’ compensation arena.  They are required to use proven methods of treatment to cure or relieve the effects of work-related injuries.  These treatment methods are combined in the Medical Treatment Utilization Schedule which is the guideline adopted from the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine’s Practice Guidelines.   RP Law Group can help you through the often complex field of medical treatment .  The attorneys at RP Law Group are very familiar with the range of workers’ compensation doctors and can aid you in selecting the best doctor for you. Remember to timely report your injury and request medical attention if needed.

  We have represented many warehouse workers, grocery-chains, hospitals, government workers, white-collar workers, and executives who have sustained a variety of physical and mental injuries stemming from repetitive work, overwork, work accidents, and faulty equipment against Fortune 500 companies. Our Worker Copensation Lawyer have recovered very favorable decisions and thousands of dollars for permanent disability, temporary disability, and for medical treatment. When you need help with a workers’ compensation claim, there are many law firms out there to choose from. Unfortunately, a lot of them don’t seem to value their clients when it comes to customer service. If you’ve ever waited days for an attorney to return your call or follow through on what they said they would do, you know exactly what we’re talking about. When you contact RP Law Group, you can expect attorney Raj Patel to personally return your call within 20 minutes. Mr. Raj Pate l is a well-versed, experienced, and ...

Puede parecer simple, pero una lesión en el trabajo es importante.    Si sientes que es una molestia menor en el momento o si sufre una lesión grave del lugar de trabajo informes es el primer paso necesario.    Asegúrese de que su supervisor es notificado de su lesión lo antes posible.    Usted debería darse un formulario de reclamo DWC 1 para completar.    Si no reporte su lesión dentro de 30 días, podría perder los derechos a beneficios de compensación de trabajadores.    Grupo de derecho de contacto RP si usted tiene alguna pregunta.  Hay dos partes a informar una lesión de compensación para trabajadores: notificar a su empleador sobre la lesión y presentar un reclamo de compensación para trabajadores.    Presentar un formulario de reclamo DWC 1 dándole a su empleador, que luego remitirá a la compañía de compensación.    Si su empleador no le da usted un formulario de reclamación Contacta con RP Law Group inme...

  It might seem simple, but reporting a work injury is important.    Whether you feel it is a minor annoyance at the time or if you suffer a severe work-place injury reporting it is the necessary first step.    Make sure your supervisor is notified of your injury as soon as possible.    You should be given a DWC 1 Claim Form to complete.    If you don’t report your injury within 30 days, you could lose rights to workers’ compensation benefits.    Contact RP Law Group if you have any questions. There are two parts to reporting an injury in workers’ compensation: notifying your employer about the injury and filing a workers’ compensation claim.    You file a DWC 1 Claim Form by giving it to your employer, who then will forward it on to the workers’ compensation carrier.    If your employer does not give you a claim form contact RP Law Group right away. DWC 1 Claim Form Here:  http://www.dir.ca.gov/dwc/DWCForm1...