by Scott O'Mara | Jul 17, 2018 | Workers' Comp
Labor Code §139.5 addresses the Independent Medical Review (IMR) process, which commenced for injuries occurring on or after January 1, 2013, setting forth a cloak of protection and secrecy for the doctors who participate in the IMR protocol. This protocol is the...
by Scott O'Mara | Jul 13, 2018 | Death Benefits
Job-related injuries may allow for several remedies regarding the need for medical care, the nature and extent of same, and time off from work for the injured worker. Job-related injuries also may provide sepa¬rate and independent death benefits to the worker’s...
by Scott O'Mara | Jul 13, 2018 | Disability Benefits, First Responders, Legal
Law1199.com Newsletter 2017 Issue #12, published in November 2017, addresses the legislative changes introduced on January 3, 2018, by Assembly Member Daly through Assembly Bill 1749. This bill was principally co-authored by Assembly Member Quirk-Silva and Senator...