How Long Will My Workers Compensation Case Take? How Long to Settle? Average Case Length. California

In this video, I walk you through the normal, simple work comp case lengths, then the fast track case settlement, then the slow track - time sucking events that will extend the time for your case. I give a general timeframe at the timestamps below.

Please note this information will only be relevant for injuries that are under the jurisdiction of California WCAB.
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Timestamps:
0:12 Video Overview
0:56 Normal Simple Case Phases Overview
1:34 Treating Phase Timeframe
1:58 Settlement Phase Timeframe
2:26 Settlement Finalization Timeframe
2:39 Chart With Simple Case Lengths Per Phase
2:50 Fast Track - Based on Case Value
3:12 Pros and Cons of Settling Early
3:37 Fast Track - Based on Nominal Value
4:08 How Nominal Value Settlements are Calculated
4:59 Slow Track (Time Sucking Events)
5:10 Case Denied Adds Time
5:30 Multiple Surgeries Add Time
5:48 Clients Stop Treating Adds Time
6:06 QME Evaluations for Multiple Specialties Add Time
6:32 Either Side Fighting QME Report Takes Time
6:52 QME or PTP will Not Release You Will Add Time
7:13 How Long a Simple Workers' Compensation Case Takes Start to Finish
7:24 Quickest and Longest Case Lengths
7:35 Bonus Tip
8:19 Call to Action
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[ozbeerbellydude]

I just watched several videos from your channel today and thank you for making your videos not so much "lawyer language " I should say? Or basically I should say very easy to understand from a claimant perspective like myself going through a work comp claim. I searched and watched so many videos for work comp but your videos just seem to be so much easier to understand from a claimant perspective from others.

[VaranusVideos]

Great advice subscribed.... My case was approved and my lawyer told me opposing counsel approved me for my regular weekly w.c. payments (not the settlement yet..not worried about that) and to expect a check in the mail for my back pay and weekly checks so I can pay my bills. How long does that usually take?

[rahvisionproductionz]

I definitely wish she was my attorney.. mrs Gonzalez is worth it! God Bless her 🙏❤

[ipnptby]

This a the best one I watche .it's almost 4 months I'm still waiting for my work comp..the insurance playing game on my case..what I should do please.

[lajads]

I am a traveling manager with the State of California and was injured on the job.

My CW case is accepted. I was told by my employer that I will not receive any compensation for lost overtime.

I average over 15 hours of overtime per month consistently for the past year. Is overtime factored in?

Also I was approved for IDL pay but my job has been using my leave credits instead of and I have yet to receive any money from IDL and all of my leave time has now been used up.

My on the job car accident happened over a month ago. Will I get my time back ?

[Earthtime]

What if your doctor says you can’t go back to work? I’m heading towards SSDI. Does that start the settlement process and does that mean the case is worth more?

[kingstorm]

I have been waiting for 2 years . I was in an automobile accident and received treatment... just waiting

[brianbui]

I had my qme appointment and I was 18 percent wpi and today I got a permanent disability rating from the insurance stating I’m only 9 percent disability rating, why is it so low and what should I do? I heard someone telling me about almaraz/guzman findings might make it lower and I got a qme from a chiropractor

[brianbui]

My qme p&s me will I also need my doctor to as well? Or just one is enough

[elviacontreras]

After MMI how long does it take an attorney to figure numbers for the case?

[nochannelatall]

I’m getting settlement offer’s before I’ve even been rated for % disabled, would this be a good time for a lawyer?

[imethan-youtubetips]

This was informative. Thumbs up from a fellow creator 😅

[TEXMEXMUZIC]

Hello I had a question if I was working for a company through a temporary agency who is liable the temp agency or the company that hired me through them or both 🤔 ❓

[Krystaldoll]

I got injured at my evening job. I’ve been on accommodation. This evening I was told to clock out and go home because I’ve been on 180 days accommodations. Now what?
I’m located in Bakersfield, Ca but now I’m really considering what to do next? An attorney?
Do you recommend someone in Bakersfield or someone who serves the Bakersfield area. I need a consultation.

[brianbui]

What happens after I sign the papers for the settlement, what’s the next steps and how long is the process

[eyekon_media]

If you monitor these videos I have questions I would like To ask you.

[lynnwoodcarter]

Can u help me I hurt 🤕 myself at work but the system is giving me a run around !

[brianbui]

Can you work a new job while the settlement is in progress? I was p&s already just waiting for settlement papers

[traypeachez]

What about being exposed to carbon monoxide which resulted in carbon monoxide poisoning at work was on oxygen for 4 hrs and about three blood test to make sure carbon monoxide was out of my blood I'm in TX