Workers Comp Settlements in CA

Whether you are in the beginning stages of a workers' comp claim or at the end of one, knowing the difference in settlements is a must.

That's why we're sitting down with CEO and Co-Founder of Pacific Workers', Bilal Kassem to discuss in an in depth conversation about the different types of settlements in the CA Workers' Comp System.

This is an episode you are definitely not going to want to skip.

[victoriamcdonald]

Thanks for the very informative information. God Bless🙏

[shelladiemello]

I have a w/c case for a torn meniscus and the claim took a year to get accepted during that time my lower back was affected bc of my off gait. We amended my claim to include the back. During my case my employer has filed for bankruptcy and has stopped payment on my TD paymentd and r no longer paying me. I have applied for SDI and they won’t pay me bc they say that the w/c ins co. Is to pay me. I have an ame in October but what do I do in the meantime to get money to live on and pay my rent and bills. I am so far in debt now. All this has caused me great stress and anxiety leading to my depression so my PCP has put me on an anti-depressant.

[billcuster]

My work comp case is over 20 years old. I was forced to retire at 53 years old. Insurance company for my employer denies everything from a band aid to total knee replacement. Won’t close my case so they control my life. I’ve had the same attorney for the entire time. Hands are tied from the flawed system. From my congressman’s office to the attorney generals office in Sacramento, the story is the same. Nothing we can do. 😡

[robertlawrence]

The small settlement and the small amount of money for retraining is not enough to get a position doing something comparable and if the job I was doing is what I wanted for my career, then it's injustice to pay so little to someone who has many potential years left until retirement.

[rosecerisano]

how do they calculate future income loss

[jeremypeck]

Left message for consultation for workers comp also called and was hung up on by receptionist.

[eydamerel]

Can you make a video on mental workers comp scenarios such as workplace violence. With all the things going on with ex employees coming back after being let go and attempting to hurt staffs and their old managers.

[Daichar]

Hello, Im a nurse I had shoulder surgery and after a few months went to modified duty for 2 months, but got an MRI as I was plateauing on ROM/strength some pain despite this I went back to work in the nursery as I was good enough to do my duties and PTP agreed and worked for 4 months at bedside without major issues just very mild pain w arm and slight decreasee rom, I did my QME and she put restrictions. Employer put me on LOA as they said they cant accomodate restrictions and may have no job Im shocked as Ive been doing my work just fine for 4 months...the QME has some inconsistencies and some things she said I said are not accurate as well as missing data...how do I go about getting a new QME or rescind this, does the label of Permanent disability stay with me for life? Im only 51 and capable of working, please advice

[bettymiranda]

the insurance will pay for a surgery after the 5 years and after stipulation and award.

[frankie]

Is it more polite to ask you're attorney or the case worker your case value? Appreciate all Pacific Workers does 🙏

[jhfaleafine]

I injured my leg at Amazon.
Initially, they said at the Dr. it was a knee strain... over two months later, they think it is a torn meniscus or torn acl.
For Worker's comp, they're giving me nothing. They say my restrictions allow me to work. I am expecting to get my MRI soon, but if it is a torn meniscus or acl, I am considering legal counsel.

[GABEGRAPES]

What if they wanna stipulate a settlement of 40k in bo weekly payments . Does that mean you start getting the 290$ weekly from the end of the case . ? Or does any get paid up front ?

[bryannoel]

What can be an average workers comp settlement for a first responder requiring two lumbar fusions? With or without surgery? Or if you take the lump sump. Thank you

[claudiocastro]

What resources does a lawyer has to make a emergency spine surgery that was denied to get it approved ASAP for emergency surgery approve???

[michellecruz]

Miss. Naomi, my MMI date is approaching on 12/30 of this month. I still have pain on my left wrist and upper left back shoulder, since trip and fall at work I injured left arm. I’m worried MMI date comes and they want to sent me back to full duties at work. I don’t see the work compensation doctor until 1/3/2023. What should I do? I got injuries on 11/27/2023 and I live in California.

[bettymiranda]

I have a surgery approved after a independent medical review 8/22 end. Know I not sure to take this surgery right know but I want this surgery in the future my specialist said I will get worse with or without spine surgery I want to wait when I need 2 fusions. Hwo can I get that I know if I take the surgery after 5 YEAR I need to forget about the money of more permanent disability. What I can do if I not agree with the permanent restrictions by the QME

[vmv--]

Can I go get my own Surgery with my own Insurance/ Monies, & then ask the the Workers Compensation Process, at the End, Pay this Medical Bill, because, the Workers Compensation Claim Process, Refused for Many Months, to Even Help me in any RealMean full Way . So, I decided to Take my Health in to my own Hands . I need my self Fixed, in order to Live properly & still go back to Work, in my Regular Work . Any Ideas on this ? TY.

[epicrage]

After Qme result my employer force me to do leave of absence before transition form work, coz they said that’s the only available for me and file me for LOA own illness /injury (not related work injury ) .what can I do ?

[JReal]

I’m located in Southern California. I have a broken Fibula. I’ve been on TD Total Disability for 2 and half months. Should I seek Legal Representation?

[tiffanyb]

Thank you for the information. I have been contacted by the insurance company through my attorney that they want C&R. I won my case, received payments, have future medical, and I am 45% disabled. I will have to have back surgery at some point and my life activities have been altered, (dancing, skiing, big hikes, and in some cases intimacy). I am 52. What would you say is a fair amount to settle on? They have offered 80k. Thank you for your help.