Legal Question in Workers Comp in California

I'm under Feca owcp post op not yet MMI.Dr has put me on Temp partial disabiliy.but with "no use of Rt arm/hand. Ican't drive to the job sight to do light duty to just push paper . Can I refuse the job offer /should I sign under protest.the owcp field nurse and WC manager employer are saying I must show up or be AWOL. Do I have time to review it .for one thing I can't drive with one arm but they say thats not there problem.


Asked on 7/18/11, 3:34 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

ARMAN MOHEBAN LAW OFFICES OF ARMAN MOHEBAN

You are most likely treating with an insurance company doctor who sent you back to work pre-maturely. You need to change your doctor immediately that will determine that you should be TTD ( Total temporary Disability). Feel free to call us at 213.388.7070 for a free consultation.

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Answered on 7/18/11, 6:20 pm
Ronald Mahurin Law Offices of Ronald Glenn Mahurin

1) fire the nurse case manager.

2) object under 4062

3) make certain the doctor has seen your job duties

3) seek representation

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Answered on 7/18/11, 8:23 pm


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