In a recent panel decision by the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB), Byers v. Sonsray […]
Author Archives: Joseph Yrulegui
At Yrulegui & Roberts, we represent employers and insurers in navigating the complexities of workers’ […]
In workers’ compensation cases, proving causation between an injury or condition and an employee’s workplace […]
As we observe Veterans Day, it is a fitting time to reflect on the significant […]
Navigating the complexities of California’s workers’ compensation system can be overwhelming, especially when it comes […]
In the workers’ compensation system, various costs may arise that are not typically recoverable as […]
In the context of workers’ compensation defense, procedural rules are essential to ensure that cases […]
When it comes to workers’ compensation, medical disputes can feel like an endless game of […]
In workers’ compensation law, some cases can stall for long periods, either due to inactivity by the applicant or delays in pursuing necessary steps to move the claim forward. To prevent such cases from lingering indefinitely, California Code of Regulations Section 10550 provides a mechanism for dismissing inactive cases after a year of inactivity. This […]
In California’s workers’ compensation system, medical evaluations are often the battleground where key disputes over treatment and disability ratings are resolved. As a defense attorney, protecting the interests of employers and insurance carriers requires a solid understanding of Labor Code 4062.3, which governs communication with medical evaluators, particularly Qualified Medical Evaluators (QMEs) and Agreed Medical […]