Workers’ Compensation Medical Treatment is special. Unlike Traditional Medicine, Industrial Medical Treatment has unique goals. Treatment for industrial injuries is of statutory construct. In other words, the Government has made special rules and regulations with respect to Injured Workers’ treatment. California Workers’ Compensation Law, pursuant to Labor Code Section 4600(a), has the overall goal of… Continue reading What You Should Know About Therapy for Injured Workers
Category: Disability Leave
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
Disability Evaluation Unit & Permanent Disability Rating Information
In Workers’ Compensation, Permanent Disability Ratings are a part of the compensation benefits received by Injured Workers. As an Injured Worker goes through their workers’ compensation claim, they receive medical reporting from Treating Doctors, Qualified Medical Evaluators, Agreed Medical Evaluators or Regular Physicians which provide for Permanent Disability Impairments. The Permanent Disability Impairment Reports must be… Continue reading Disability Evaluation Unit & Permanent Disability Rating Information
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) & Workers’ Compensation: What You Need to Know
California Workers’ Compensation Law provides for the assessment of Permanent Disability based upon the American Medical Association Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment 5th Edition. When determining Whole Person Impairment, the AMA Guides employs an analysis of the injury’s impact on Activities of Daily Living. Whole Person Impairment assignment is important for determining Permanent… Continue reading Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) & Workers’ Compensation: What You Need to Know
What is Enhanced Industrial Disability Leave (EIDL)?
Why is Enhanced Industrial Disability Leave (EIDL) important? Enhanced Industrial Disability Leave is a special benefit that applies to some eligible government workers as a result of their work injuries.