In the context of workers’ compensation defense, procedural rules are essential to ensure that cases […]
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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 […]
In California’s workers’ compensation system, medical evaluations are often the battleground where key disputes over […]
Navigating the intersection of workers’ compensation claims and Medicare can be complex, particularly when it […]
When dealing with Workers’ Compensation Medicare Set-Asides (WCMSAs), one critical phase that often determines the […]
When it comes to settling workers’ compensation claims that involve Medicare beneficiaries, one crucial aspect […]
When settling a workers’ compensation claim, particularly when the claimant is a Medicare beneficiary or […]
The Virgil v. State Compensation Insurance Fund decision has not only clarified aspects of combining impairments in workers’ compensation claims but also creates an interesting dialogue with earlier cases, notably the Kite case. Understanding the relationship between these two cases is critical for defense attorneys, as it provides a broader context for interpreting the WCAB’s […]
In a recent decision, Hidalgo v. Ducoing Management, Inc., the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) addressed whether lodging and food allowances should be included in the calculation of a worker’s wages for temporary disability benefits. The case involved an injured laborer who claimed weekly earnings of $1,658.46, while the employer argued that his earnings were […]