by Scott O'Mara | Jan 7, 2020 | Legal
Law1199.com Newsletter 2019 Issue #12 sets forth information regarding Senate Bill 542, which is designed to provide protection to safety workers and their families regarding post-traumatic stress disorders which develop or manifest as a result of the extraordinarily...
by Scott O'Mara | Dec 10, 2019 | Legal
California State Auditor Elaine M. Howle, C.P.A., issued a report dated 11/19/19 to the Governor of California, President Pro Tem of the Senate, and the Speaker of the Assembly. In this report, she reported: “As directed by the Joint Legislative Audit...
by Scott O'Mara | Oct 9, 2018 | Legal, Workers' Comp
As many readers are aware, the current Workers’ Compensation system was amended to incorporate Utilization Review (UR) and Independent Medical Review (IMR). The dream for this change was that it would expedite injured workers’ access to the medical care they need, so...
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...
