Gary Alan Jackson

I have a strong interest in medicine and the law. Workers compensation law is a natural fit for me and I am blessed to be able to work with both doctors and lawyers every day. My interest in medicine definitely provides me an edge, a greater understanding, of my clients injuries and how the long term effects of a work injury can dramatically impact the ability to work and earn a living. in my practice of work comp law I am routinely questing doctors about their diagnosis, prognosis and treatment plans. This is very challenging yet very rewarding and it certainly results in consistently better and more just settlements for our clients.

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California

Since 1993

CEO

JACKSON & JACKSON

1993 - Current

Univ of West Los Angeles

Law Degree

California State Bar  # 168947

Member

1993 - Current

Q. How can I proceed with WCAB QME appointments in California?

June 6, 2025

A: Don't represent yourself. Even attorneys know better than to do that! As you may have heard, the attorney who represents him or herself has a fool for a client. A few things to keep in mind:

THE MOST IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT WORK COMP INSURANCE:

1. The claims adjuster and the doctors they use (mostly Concentra/ Akeso and Kaiser)are not there to help you. Don't be fooled into thinking the insurance company is just going to "take care of you". You have rights, but they are not allowed to assert them for you.

2. You are the adversary, the other team, the enemy to be defeated!

3. The insurance adjuster's job is to delay, deny and reduce as much as possible your medical and monetary benefits and most importantly your settlement. They have a legal obligation to preserve the profits of the insurance company, not give them away to the injured worker.

THE MOST IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT WORK COMP ATTORNEYS:

1. The only person who will help you with your work comp case is an YOUR attorney whose job it is to help you. If you go it alone, you are acting as your own attorney.

2. Many workers comp attorneys use non-attorneys to handle your case, both in the office and in court! If you want to hire an attorney to represent you, be sure the firm you contact does not use a "Hearing representative" in the office or in court!

3. Most attorneys still handle client communications the old, outdated way; you call and leave messages pleading for an update on your case or try to determine if your attorney received your fax, email or paper mail. It's best to hire an attorney with a lot of experience exclusively in workers compensation and that has an App exclusively to communicate directly with you and provide you 24/7 case progress updates, appointment reminders and next steps for your case. ... Read More

Q. Seeking a malpractice lawyer for knee injury surgery complications in California.

June 2, 2025

A: This should not be workers compensation section unless you don’t have a work comp attorney. If you want to discuss the workers compensation case and a referral to a med mal attorney contact a workers compensation attorney asap

Q. Can I add a new back injury to an existing CA WC claim from 2022?

May 21, 2025

A: You never said how the back injury is tied to the shoulder injury or whether the back symptoms are due to cumulative injury from daily work activities. Either way you are facing a denial of the back. An experienced worker’s compensation attorney can turn the denial into an accepted injury case. Call one asap!