Workers’ Compensation Settlements
Your Workers’ Compensation case is settled when you come to an agreement with the defendant about your injury, which includes permanent disability and future medical care. Generally, settlements occur when you reach maximum medical improvement by the doctor. There are two different ways to settle a Workers’ Compensation injury in California: STIPS: Stipulations with Request […]
What is the 90 Day Rule?
Many states have either an official or unofficial rule that employers and insurance companies have 90 days to review a workers compensation claim. Rules vary by state. Fortunately, as Forbes reports here, California has one of the better 90-day rules when it comes to workers’ rights: “Under California law, workers’ comp insurers must respond to […]
Happy Anniversary!
If you follow us on social media, you’ve probably seen our posts earlier this month marking our first anniversary. It’s a huge milestone, and yet this is only the beginning. We’re proud of the work we’ve done, and the difference we’ve been able to make in our clients’ lives. That’s what it’s all about, and […]
What is EAMS and Why is it Important?
The legal field is inundated with acronyms. It’s not necessary for our clients to become experts in our specialization, but it definitely helps to have a general understanding of some of the common acronyms we deal with in workers’ compensation law, such as the Electronic Adjudication Management System (EAMS). EAMS is a computer-based case management […]
Audit Enforcement in Workers Compensation Cases
Just the word “audit” can trigger stress to anyone who’s heard a story about tough IRS audits and penalties, but audits don’t need to be scary. They are a necessary part of the workers’ compensation process. To ease some of that stress, it’s good to know just what the Audit Enforcement Unit does in the […]
What is FMC?
It’s an unfortunate fact of workplace injuries that medical care may be needed in the future, beyond the scope of employment. FMC is shorthand for Future Medical Care. Unfortunately, many workplace illnesses and injuries result in a need for care beyond the potential term of employment. Yet the injured employee may need ongoing care in […]
What Are Supplemental Job Displacement Benefits?
What is the Supplemental Job Displacement Voucher? A workplace injury always makes for a harrowing time. On top of the injury, the injured worker has to deal with the added pressure of filing for workers’ compensation benefits and navigating the myriad of options to qualify for each benefit. One small silver lining could be Supplemental […]
Understanding Temporary Disability
What are the types of Temporary Disability, and how do they affect me? If you have an injury that prevents you from doing your job completely, or even partially, you’ll want to find out if you’re eligible for Temporary Disability (TD). As with any legal process, it’s important to understand the two different types of […]
