Workers' Compensation

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California QME Selection Process: Timing and Documentation Requirements
Posted on 23 Jul 2015 by Calif. WCAB Noteworthy Panel Decisions Reporter

The WCAB has recently issued two noteworthy panel decisions on the QME selection process. In Murray v. County of Monterey , 2015 Cal. Wrk. Comp. P.D. LEXIS 304 (lexis.com), 2015 Cal. Wrk. Comp. P.D. LEXIS 304 (Lexis Advance), the WCAB provided guidance... Read More

California: You Better Be Ready to Lawyer Up!
Posted on 17 Aug 2012 by Calif. WCAB Noteworthy Panel Decisions Reporter

Most people involved with California’s workers’ compensation system would say that over the past twenty years, the process has become increasingly litigious. There can be little question that the issues have become increasingly technical.... Read More

California: Medical Provider Network Access Standards: Three Physicians Required?
Posted on 5 Feb 2016 by Calif. WCAB Noteworthy Panel Decisions Reporter

In Soto v. Sambrailo Packaging , 2016 Cal. Wrk. Comp. P.D. LEXIS --, the WCAB held that the WCJ erred in finding that the applicant who suffered an industrial injury to her neck, back and right shoulder was entitled to treat outside the defendant’s... Read More

California: You Better Be Ready to Lawyer Up!
Posted on 17 Aug 2012 by Calif. WCAB Noteworthy Panel Decisions Reporter

Most people involved with California’s workers’ compensation system would say that over the past twenty years, the process has become increasingly litigious. There can be little question that the issues have become increasingly technical.... Read More