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Hello.. im new to this but I wanted to ask a question about my workers comp case. I injured my back while at work and damaged a couple nerves. Im in California and have hired a lawyer. I now have a QME Panel assigned. Is this good or bad?
just curious to know whats next...
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03-14-2014, 10:35 PM
(This post was last modified: 03-14-2014, 10:53 PM by 1171.)
it means you or the carrier employer has a dispute with the treating doctor's opinion.
a QME resolves medical disputes.
you can find out more about the QME process here
factsheet E
http://www.dir.ca.gov/dwc/iwguides.html
and here
http://www.dir.ca.gov/dwc/MedicalUnit/imchp.html
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Thx for the response...there were 3 doctors which 2 got dismissed. This QME doctor will he determine a settlement?
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03-14-2014, 10:55 PM
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I don't know what this issues are in your case.
if you or the carrier are disputing your treating doctor's rating, then the QME will provide the rating for your disability.
a QME can resolve medical disputes and they can be about most anything.
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09-12-2014, 05:58 AM
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Thanks 1171 I am not too sure how to work this , so deleted my post.
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09-12-2014, 11:21 AM
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you should start your own thread when you have a different topic- it won't confuse others that come here looking for help.
you should contact other attys until you find one that you like. make sure they specialize in workers comp
https://www.wilg.org/index.cfm?pg=publicdirectory
http://www.avvo.com/workers-compensation-lawyer/or.html
http://www.osbar.org/public/ris/
or use the link at the bottom of the page.
if you are becoming depressed request a referal for counseling.
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(09-12-2014, 11:21 AM)1171 Wrote: you should start your own thread when you have a different topic- it won't confuse others that come here looking for help.
you should contact other attys until you find one that you like. make sure they specialize in workers comp
https://www.wilg.org/index.cfm?pg=publicdirectory
http://www.avvo.com/workers-compensation-lawyer/or.html
http://www.osbar.org/public/ris/
or use the link at the bottom of the page.
if you are becoming depressed request a referal for counseling.
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(09-12-2014, 12:21 PM)Robby Wrote: (09-12-2014, 11:21 AM)1171 Wrote: you should start your own thread when you have a different topic- it won't confuse others that come here looking for help.
you should contact other attys until you find one that you like. make sure they specialize in workers comp
https://www.wilg.org/index.cfm?pg=publicdirectory
http://www.avvo.com/workers-compensation-lawyer/or.html
http://www.osbar.org/public/ris/
or use the link at the bottom of the page.
if you are becoming depressed request a referal for counseling.
Thank you will try to delete my post, New at this sorry for confusion.
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09-12-2014, 01:43 PM
(This post was last modified: 09-12-2014, 01:43 PM by 1171.)
no need to delete.
the information is for others looking to post and just for your future reference.
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(09-12-2014, 01:43 PM)1171 Wrote: no need to delete.
the information is for others looking to post and just for your future reference.
Thanks I appreciate the help !
