I was injured 3yrs ago on the job, I had surgery to arm, but it didn’t help and I needed additional surgery. Worker’s Compensation pay stopped — will it start again after next surgery?
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I was injured 3yrs ago on the job, I had surgery to arm, but it didn’t help and I needed additional surgery. Worker’s Compensation pay stopped — will it start again after next surgery?
I haven’t been allowed to return to work since I’m not 100% better. Workers comp paid 85% then on disability 1 yr awaiting 2nd surgery. Now that has stopped. Once arm surgery is again done will worker’s comp pay start again? I have heard conflicting stories on pay situation.
Asked on June 2, 2009 under Business Law, California
Answers:
MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 15 years ago | Contributor
Not necessarily -- workers' compensation is a very difficult system and you really must have a good lawyer to go through the process.
Oftentimes, workers' compensation won't pay and through multiple appeals and processes, they wind up having to pay back pay in the thousands.
So try www.attorneypages.com to locate a workers' compensation attorney, then check his or her disciplinary record at www.calbar.ca.gov under attorney search.
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