In the context of workers’ compensation defense, procedural rules are essential to ensure that cases […]
Category Archives: Workers’ Compensation
When it comes to workers’ compensation, medical disputes can feel like an endless game of […]
In workers’ compensation law, some cases can stall for long periods, either due to inactivity […]
Navigating the intersection of workers’ compensation claims and Medicare can be complex, particularly when it […]
When dealing with Workers’ Compensation Medicare Set-Asides (WCMSAs), one critical phase that often determines the […]
When it comes to settling workers’ compensation claims that involve Medicare beneficiaries, one crucial aspect […]
When settling a workers’ compensation claim, particularly when the claimant is a Medicare beneficiary or […]
The Virgil v. State Compensation Insurance Fund decision has not only clarified aspects of combining impairments in workers’ compensation claims but also creates an interesting dialogue with earlier cases, notably the Kite case. Understanding the relationship between these two cases is critical for defense attorneys, as it provides a broader context for interpreting the WCAB’s […]
The recent en banc decision in Virgil v. County of Kern has set a new benchmark in the interpretation of workers’ compensation laws, particularly regarding the evaluation of permanent disabilities and the principles of apportionment. This case provides critical guidance for defense attorneys who navigate the complexities of workers’ compensation claims. Here, the attorneys at […]
In the recent case of Hever Rivera Flores v. L.A. Specialty Food Produce Company, Inc., the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) made a pivotal ruling that underscores the complexity of calculating Average Weekly Earnings (AWE) during extraordinary times, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Background The applicant, an employee of L.A. Specialty Food Produce Company, Inc., […]