The guidelines set forth by the DWC (Department of Workers’ Compensation) may still apply if your case has already settled even if your case settled before the guidelines were added to California workers’ compensation law in 2003. The claims administrator on your case may continue to pay for the medical care you are used to for your injury. If you are unsure whether you should still receive a certain kind of medical treatment and you can not come to an agreement with your claims administrator you can call your local information and assistance officer for guidance. If you have had you medical treatment denied you can request an expedited hearing before a workers’ compensation administrative law judge to resolve your situation. If you need assistance contact your local DWC office and ask to speak with the information and assistance officer. Because of the unfairness of California workers compensation laws, if you are seriously injured or have had a family member killed on the job, you need a lawyer to see if you have a viable third-party case. You need a lawyer that specializes in third party civil lawsuits. It is the only way that you will receive justice.  Depend on it. Don't leave your case up to a California workers compensation attorney. In order to receive fair compensation for your injuries, you need a California lawyer that specializes in third party cases. Noted San Diego, California trial lawyer Bill Turley has been handling California third party cases since 1986. Bill Turley teaches other lawyers how to successfully handle these complex cases.

 


Q:

 Do these guidelines apply if my case has already settled?

A:

The guidelines set forth by the DWC (Department of Workers’ Compensation) may still apply if your case has already settled even if your case settled before the guidelines were added to California workers’ compensation law in 2003. The claims administrator on your case may continue to pay for the medical care you are used to for your injury. If you are unsure whether you should still receive a certain kind of medical treatment and you can not come to an agreement with your claims administrator you can call your local information and assistance officer for guidance.

If you have had you medical treatment denied you can request an expedited hearing before a workers’ compensation administrative law judge to resolve your situation. If you need assistance contact your local DWC office and ask to speak with the information and assistance officer.
Because of the unfairness of California workers compensation laws, if you are seriously injured or have had a family member killed on the job, you need a lawyer to see if you have a viable third-party case. You need a lawyer that specializes in third party civil lawsuits. It is the only way that you will receive justice.  Depend on it.

Don't leave your case up to a California workers compensation attorney. In order to receive fair compensation for your injuries, you need a California lawyer that specializes in third party cases. Noted San Diego, California trial lawyer Bill Turley has been handling California third party cases since 1986. Bill Turley teaches other lawyers how to successfully handle these complex cases.



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