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Featured image for post: DENTAL HYGIENISTS, MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS, AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS AT RISK OF INDUSTRIAL ORTHOPEDIC INJURIES: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

DENTAL HYGIENISTS, MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS, AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS AT RISK OF INDUSTRIAL ORTHOPEDIC INJURIES: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Posted on July 3, 2020

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 for musculoskeletal disorders, and caselaw of interest. What is a Dental Hygienist? Per the American Dental Association(ADA), a Dental Hygienist is a licensed position which varies from state to state.  Note: The practice of...

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Featured image for post: THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES (COLA) SALARY CONTINUATION PLAN AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES (COLA) SALARY CONTINUATION PLAN AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Posted on June 30, 2020

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 Section applies to Injured Workers. Who Is Eligible for Salary Continuation Benefits? Essentially, individuals who have passed either a physical or probation and are not entitled to Labor Code Section 4850 benefits are eligible for salary continuation benefits. This...

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What Is Zero Percent Whole Person Impairment?

Posted on June 26, 2020

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 American Medical Association Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, 5th Edition (AMA Guides.)   Sometimes, Injured Workers are assigned a zero percent whole person...

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WORKERS’ COMPENSATION ATTORNEYS AND TRIALS: INJURED WORKERS, DISPUTED CASES AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Posted on June 10, 2020

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 Workers’ Compensation Attorneys? Technically, there are no “Workers’ Compensation Attorneys.” Attorneys who practice workers’ compensation are licensed in the State of California to practice law. This means that they...

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