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CA Workers Compensation Return to Work Supplement Program
CA Workers Compensation Return to Work Supplement Program CA Workers Compensation Return to Work Supplement Program – California Labor Code Section 139.48 implemented through Senate Bill 863 created a $120 Million fund for a Supplement Program called Return to Work (RTW). The RTW fund was created to provide aid for workers whose disability benefits are extremely…
Read More...Well Rounded Approach to California Workers Compensation Claims
California Workers Compensation Law Claims It is always important to plan ahead when you are the victim of a serious work related injury that could leave you with a permanent disability. When you have a permanent disability or impairment, you may not ever be able to return to your old job duties. Many injured workers…
Read More...Deciding On A California Workers Compensation Law Attorney
Factors for Deciding on a California Workers Compensation Law Attorney Those who experience a work injury or illness will likely be deciding on a California workers compensation law attorney to guide them through the complex claims process and take their case to trial if necessary to resolve any disputes that arise. Whether the injury to the body resulted…
Read More...When To File A California Workers Compensation Claim
Filing a California Workers Compensation Claim Help Information – Every on the job accident injury is unique, involving different employers, insurance companies and injury specifics. Since every workers comp accident case is unique, each situation needs to be evaluated on a case by case basis. This is where the experience of a workmans comp lawyer…
Read More...California Workers Compensation Claims Apportionment Issues
Apportionment Issues With California Workers Compensation Claims Most of those who experience an injury at work and who have a preexisting condition have trouble receiving workers compensation benefits. When the injured worker applies to the workers compensation carrier, the claim is swiftly denied. This can happen when a preexisting condition to the same body part…
Read More...California Workers Compensation Law Benefits
Workers Compensation Law Benefits For California Residents The Work Comp Law is defined by the Labor Code. This means that regardless of which insurance company your employer utilizes, the benefits you can hope to obtain are going to be the exact same. Furthermore, the Labor Code and California Code of Regulations define exactly how the insurance carrier…
Read More...California Workers Compensation Law Claim Resolution
Claim Resolution Under California Workers Compensation Law California workers compensation law claim resolution is different than personal injury lawsuits in many ways. Although both workers compensation law and personal injury law both deal with bodily harm, the two are drastically different. Workers comp is an insurance policy that all employers in the State must provide…
Read More...Do Not Hesitate To Retain A California Workers Compensation Lawyer
How to Retain A California Workers Compensation Lawyer – For many people who get hurt at work, hiring an attorney is the last thing on their mind. They are more concerned with their physical injury and maintaining a good relationship with their employer. They believe that hiring an attorney will not help with either. So,…
Read More...California Workers Compensation Independent Medical Review
How the Independent Medical Review In California Workers Compensation Claims Gets Triggered California workers compensation independent medical review (IMR) is the new process used to resolve disputes over medical treatments for injured workers. The IMR system replaced the old system, which utilized the judge and the agreed medical examiner or qualified medical examiner to determine…
Read More...Recovery For Sleep Disorder Sexual Dysfunction Psychiatric Disorder
Sleep Disorder, Sexual Dysfunction, Psychiatric Disorder For physical work related injuries in California occurring in 2013 and beyond, Senate Bill 863 bars an injured workers claim for recovery of money compensation for sleep disorder, sexual dysfunction and other psychiatric disorders. There are two exceptions to the rule, but the mechanism of injury to meet those…
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