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Worker`s Compensation/Expert Profile
Expertise
California injured workers employed by state and private agencies (NOT federal employees) regarding On-The-Job injuries, disability payments, and terminations from being injured on the job (work-related wrongful terminations).
Experience in the area
20+ years in California Workers Compensation law practice in California. Certified Specialist, Workers' Compensation, Board of Legal Specialization, State Bar of California
Organizations
California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization
Publications
Editor, Western State University College of Law newspaper www.Avvo.com www.imhurt.info
Education/Credentials
J.D., Western State University College of Law B.S., cum laude, Cal Poly Pomona
Past/Present Clients
Senior adjuster for one county sent me her husband when they needed caring representation. The injured Employment Development Dept. hearing representative -- who see all applicant's attorneys in the region -- hired me when she got hurt on the job. A Fire Department Chief in Orange County came all the way to San Bernardino for my representation.
What do you like about this subject?
I like matching people with the best physician for them... and sometimes getting people their old jobs back when they've been laid off or terminated just because they requested Comp benefits.
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
I want to learn Comp laws in states other than California still.
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:
IF YOU CAN PROVE you are laid-off or terminated just because you requested Workers' Compensation benefits, you are entitled to a 50% increase plus reinstatement as per labor code 132(a), the 'wrongful termination' portion of the Workers' Compensation Act within the California Labor Code.
Something controversial or provocative about this subject
Most Workers' Comp attorneys will not prosecute your 132a "wrongful termination/ discrimination" action with your comp claim... it's three times the work for less money.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
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| chrism | 12/06/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you very much for your response ..... |
| bill | 09/14/11 | 5 | 7 | 7 | could the questions i had be passed ..... |
| Vince | 08/29/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Deb | 03/28/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks again! |
| Deb | 03/26/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you again for you quick responses! ..... |
Recent Answers from Nancy Wallace
2011-12-01 workers comp case:
If you are in CALIFORNIA, you need the Treating Doctor's report to do your talking for you. If you are with a Treating Doctor 'in bed' with the Insurer, get away from him now to a friendlier doc on
2011-11-21 whole person impairment question - CALIF:
20WPI will translate to somewhere between 7 and 22% Permanent Disability, depending on your age and your occupation at the moment of the injury. (It has zero to do with the wages you earned at the moment
2011-11-04 Settlement?:
What are your options: (1) RESOLVE BY STIPULATIONS: Choose to resolve only the accepted injuries and permanent disability -- keeping the to 'go to war' over each request for medical treatment. THAT
2011-09-13 workers comp settlement in n.y.:
I'm only an expert on CALIFORNIA Labor Code. You MUST MUST MUST Get a New York comp specialist. this step-son could be signing away $100,000s of benefits and end up owing Medicare his entire settlement
2011-09-03 Permanent Disability Status for a wrist injury in California:
I'd likely choose Moyad, although he's a knee specialist! Thos. Moyad is at Scripps, and I suspect he will refer you to an upper extremity specialist (his specialty is knees / hips) Trouble is, Dr
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