Monthly Archives: December 2024

Taking Care of What Matters Most: Holiday Reflections from Yrulegui & Roberts

As another holiday season comes to a close here in California, our team at Yrulegui & Roberts has been reflecting on what truly matters – the invaluable gift of time with family and loved ones. In our line of work defending workers’ compensation cases across the Central San Joaquin Valley and beyond, we are constantly […]

WCAB Decision Highlights Key Defense Strategies for Challenging QME Disqualification

In a recent panel decision by the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB), Byers v. Sonsray Machinery, the Board provided critical insights into the standards for Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) disqualification and the burden of proof required to challenge the adequacy of a QME’s examination. The decision, which addresses a petition filed by an applicant challenging […]