by Scott O'Mara | Oct 9, 2018 | Legal, Workers' Comp
ob-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 separate and independent death benefits to the worker’s...
by Scott O'Mara | Oct 9, 2018 | Legal, Workers' Comp
This newsletter presents a review of pending legislative changes to correct inadequacies in the California Workers’ Compensation system, and discusses a pending Supreme Court decision regarding the degree of accountability of Utilization Review doctors....
by Scott O'Mara | Oct 9, 2018 | Disability Benefits, Legal, Workers' Comp
The California Workers’ Compensation system is unique regarding the benefits offered and the process involved in proving a case to enable injured workers to obtain access to medical care. The legislation enacted has established a template which involves forensic...
by Scott O'Mara | Oct 9, 2018 | Legal, Workers' Comp
Senate Bill 899, introduced by Sen. Pan on 1/16/18, has passed the State Senate, and as of 5/29/18 has proceeded to the Assembly for that body’s first reading of this legislative proposal. SB 899 seeks to identify and eliminate discrimination which occurs against...
by Scott O'Mara | Oct 9, 2018 | Legal, Workers' Comp
On May 29, 2018, the California Supreme Court will hear an oral argument in the case of King v. CompPartners,Inc. After argument is made, the Court will have 90 days to provide its opinion regarding same. This case was previously discussed in Law1199.com Newsletter...
by Scott O'Mara | Oct 9, 2018 | Death Benefits, Legal, Workers' Comp
Various governmental entities in this country acknowledge the unique exposures safety officers have in their employment situation which can lead to a variety of injuries. Of particular relevance to California officers are the state laws providing Workers’...
