Updated: February 14, 2025 In California Workers’ Compensation, an Injured Worker’s treatment for their industrial injuries is limited. Insurance Companies limit the treatment by the employment of Managed Provider Networks (MPNs) which dictate the providers that an Injured Worker can use. Kaiser Permanente is a Medical Provider in the State of California which provides both… Continue reading Kaiser Permanente & Worker’s Compensation for California Residents
Author: Edward Singer
Outdoor Work Injuries: Workers’ Compensation For Bug Bites
Many Occupations which involve “Outdoor Work.” “Outdoor Work” exposes workers to insects. Particularly in the outdoors, there are insects that can either carry illnesses or can exact injuries. The common method of transmission of these illnesses or injuries are “bites.” The severity of an Insect Bite Injuries can range from mild to fatal. A Insect… Continue reading Outdoor Work Injuries: Workers’ Compensation For Bug Bites
DENTAL HYGIENISTS, MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS, AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS AT RISK OF INDUSTRIAL ORTHOPEDIC INJURIES: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Many occupations are susceptible to work injuries. One of these occupations is that of a Dental Hygienist. More specifically, Dental Hygienists are at risk for musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs.) This has been recognized by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH.) This article will discuss the occupation of Dental Hygienist, how Dental Hygienists are at risk… Continue reading DENTAL HYGIENISTS, MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS, AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS AT RISK OF INDUSTRIAL ORTHOPEDIC INJURIES: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES (COLA) SALARY CONTINUATION PLAN AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Some Employees of the County of Los Angeles(COLA) have special provisions per the Los Angeles County Code. The County Code has provisions that allow for salary continuation benefits in the event of an industrial injury. This article will discuss the County of Los Angeles Code Section 6.20.070, with respect to Civilian Employees, and how this… Continue reading THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES (COLA) SALARY CONTINUATION PLAN AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
What Is Zero Percent Whole Person Impairment?
In California Workers’ Compensation Law, Medical Evaluators are asked to report and determine an Injured Workers’ Permanent Disability. In California, Permanent Disability is generated by the Medical Evaluator’s reporting. The Evaluator’s reporting assesses the Injured Worker’s Permanent Disability in the form of a Whole Person Impairment (WPI.) Whole Person Impairment is generated by using the… Continue reading What Is Zero Percent Whole Person Impairment?
WORKERS’ COMPENSATION ATTORNEYS AND TRIALS: INJURED WORKERS, DISPUTED CASES AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Workers’ Compensation Attorneys can play a vital role in Workers’ Compensation Trials. A Workers’ Compensation Attorney’s abilities can impact on an Injured Worker’s recovery of benefits. This article will discuss the role of Workers’ Compensation Attorneys in the Trial Process and how they assist Injured Workers in proving up their right to benefits. Who Are… Continue reading WORKERS’ COMPENSATION ATTORNEYS AND TRIALS: INJURED WORKERS, DISPUTED CASES AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
FAVORABLE IMR DECISIONS WITH RESPECT TO CANNABINOIDS: INJURED WORKERS SEEKING CANNABINOID TREATMENT AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Many Injured Workers seek alternative medical treatments for their industrial injuries. Some of those seek the use of cannabinoids to do so. In order to obtain such treatment, these Injured Worker’s Treating Physicians must request such treatment. Treatment Requests go through an Insurance Company’s Utilization Review (UR) to approve or deny the request. If the… Continue reading FAVORABLE IMR DECISIONS WITH RESPECT TO CANNABINOIDS: INJURED WORKERS SEEKING CANNABINOID TREATMENT AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
INDEPENDENT MEDICAL REVIEW(IMR) INFORMATION: THE DWC SEARCH ENGINE TO ASSIST WITH THE IMR PROCESS: DENIED MEDICAL TREATMENT ON APPEAL AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
The Department of Industrial Relations(DIR) Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) has recently placed a search engine on its website with respect to IMR. This article will discuss IMR, the IMR Search Engine, and how this information can assist Injured Workers with respect to them obtaining medical treatment within the workers’ compensation system. How Does an… Continue reading INDEPENDENT MEDICAL REVIEW(IMR) INFORMATION: THE DWC SEARCH ENGINE TO ASSIST WITH THE IMR PROCESS: DENIED MEDICAL TREATMENT ON APPEAL AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Qualified Medical Evaluations (QME) and Workers’ Compensation: What You Need to Know
For Injured Workers, the QME Evaluation Process can be nerve-racking. Injured Workers enter into the QME’s offices and often do not know what to expect. What should the offices look like? How will the QME talk to me? If I get frustrated or mad at the QME, what can happen? If I am on medications… Continue reading Qualified Medical Evaluations (QME) and Workers’ Compensation: What You Need to Know
COVID-19 Presumption for Injured Workers: The Governor’s Executive Order N-62-20 and Workers’ Compensation: What You Need to Know
California Governor Gavin Newsom issued an Order which impacts Injured Worker who succumb to the Coronavirus Disease. This article will explain the presumption.