Navigating the Complexities of Workers' Compensation Credit and Apportionment: The Knee Replacement Dilemma
IntroductionWorkers' compensation practitioners frequently encounter complex scenarios involving multiple injuries to the same body part. When these injuries occur years apart, with one claim still...
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Challenging Apportionment Based on Asymptomatic Findings: A Legal Analysis
Introduction In California workers' compensation cases, apportionment of permanent disability remains one of the most contested issues. Since the 2004 reforms and the landmark Escobedo v. Marshalls...
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Understanding Temporary Disability Benefits After a P&S Determination: When Can Benefits Resume?
In California workers' compensation cases, one of the most confusing situations for injured workers and employers alike occurs when an employee has been declared "permanent and stationary" (P&S)...
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Understanding Fall Hazards and Workers’ Compensation in California
As the vibrant colors of autumn paint the world around us, the seasonal shift is undeniably beautiful. But in the workplace, earlier sunsets and the accumulation of wet leaves can transform these...
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Understanding Petitions to Reopen in California Workers' Compensation: What You Need to Know
What Is a Petition to Reopen?A petition to reopen is a legal mechanism that allows parties to request that the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) revisit a previously decided case. Under...
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Who Pays for PMK Depositions in California Workers' Compensation Cases?
The Dispute: Employer Refuses to Pay for PMK Depositions A recent case in our practice highlighted an important issue that frequently arises in workers' compensation litigation: who bears the cost...
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Workers’ Comp vs. Personal Injury: What’s the Difference in California?
Understanding Workers' Compensation in CaliforniaAt Levitz Legal Group, we recognize the importance of ensuring our clients are well-informed about their rights and options following a workplace...
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Who Can Determine Temporary Total Disability Eligibility? Understanding the Role of Physicians in Workers' Compensation
IntroductionWhen you're injured on the job in California, one of the most critical benefits you may be entitled to is Temporary Total Disability (TTD) payments. These benefits replace lost wages...
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Injured at School? Understand Your Workers Compensation Rights
Injured While Working at a California School? Understand Your Workers’ Compensation RightsWorking in California’s schools—whether as a teacher, instructional aide, custodian, administrative staff,...
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Considering Travel While on Workers’ Comp
The question of whether you can travel while receiving workers’ compensation benefits is quite common, and the answers aren’t always straightforward. While the notion of taking a trip might sound...
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Why Jurisdiction Matters in California Workers’ Compensation
Why Jurisdiction Matters in California Workers’ CompensationMany people think any court can handle any legal case — but that’s not true. In workers’ compensation, jurisdiction decides where your...
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Heat-Related Workplace Injuries: Prevention and Legal Rights
The Dangers of Extreme Heat at Work Working in extreme heat poses serious risks that can lead to severe health consequences, hospitalization, or even death. It is crucial to recognize the...
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Streamlining Your Worker's Compensation Practice with AI-Driven Mail Review
Managing incoming mail efficiently is critical in any busy Worker's Compensation practice. The daily flood of documents—ranging from medical reports and legal pleadings to communications from...
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Instant Expertise: Leveraging AI to Master Your Case Files Quickly
I'm sure you, like me, find yourself extremely busy dealing with numerous cases daily. Keeping track of thousands of records across hundreds of active cases makes recalling every detail challenging...
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Protecting Injured Workers: How AI Reveals Shortcomings in Utilization Reviews
If you've ever reviewed a utilization review (UR) decision in a Worker's Compensation case, you know the frustration. These documents often span numerous dense, jargon-filled pages packed with...
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Leveraging AI to Maximize Disability Ratings in QME Reports
Welcome to the first post in an exciting new series exploring how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the Workers' Compensation arena, particularly in the fight to secure maximum benefits...
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Living Will Check-In: Securing Your Healthcare Wishes
Ensuring Peace of Mind through a Living WillThinking about the future and making decisions about your medical care isn’t always easy, but doing so can bring significant peace of mind. One effective...
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