There are many Injured Workers who seek to settle their Workers’ Compensation cases via a Compromise & Release (C & R.) A C & R settlement is commonly referred to as a “buy-out” of the case. It is referred as a “buy out” because many times C & R settlements include a “buy out” of… Continue reading Compromise & Release Settlements in Workers’ Compensation
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POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD), OCCUPATIONAL CAUSES, & EMPLOYER ASSESSMENT AND REACTION: WORKERS’ COMPENSATION AND PTSD: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is a Psychiatric Diagnosis that Injured Workers can receive as a result of exposure to workplace stress. In the California Workers’ Compensation System, both Insurance Companies and Employers are well aware of the serious consequences with PTSD injuries. This includes the fact, Workers’ Compensation Laws include several Labor Code Sections that support… Continue reading POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD), OCCUPATIONAL CAUSES, & EMPLOYER ASSESSMENT AND REACTION: WORKERS’ COMPENSATION AND PTSD: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
JOB INJURIES FROM ANIMALS: OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE TO ANIMALS AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Many Workers, in the open labor market, work closely with animals. These workers are at risk for unique Animal-Related Injuries. Additionally, there are Workers who work in areas where they are exposed to either dead animals or animal biproducts such as dander, urine or feces. These exposures place Workers at risk for injuries as well.… Continue reading JOB INJURIES FROM ANIMALS: OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE TO ANIMALS AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
HEARING LOSS AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: NOISE EXPOSURE AND INDUSTRIAL INJURY: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Hearing Loss, if there is industrial contribution, can be grounds for a workers’ compensation claim. A workers’ compensation claim, if successful, would allow the Injured Worker to claim monetary benefits, medical care, and vocational rehabilitation benefits. For Hearing Loss cases, if medically indicated, the Injured Worker would be entitled to be supplied Hearing Aids as… Continue reading HEARING LOSS AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: NOISE EXPOSURE AND INDUSTRIAL INJURY: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
“WET-WORK” EXPOSURE AND SKIN-RELATED INJURIES: DERMATITIS AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Some occupations require workers to perform tasks involving liquids. Some occupations involve workers immersing their hands in liquids throughout the day. This exposure to liquid is referred to in literature and in occupational studies as “Wet Work.” “Wet Work” Exposure encompasses activities of frequent contact with liquids. This “Wet Work” Exposure can lead to the… Continue reading “WET-WORK” EXPOSURE AND SKIN-RELATED INJURIES: DERMATITIS AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
“WHITE COAT SYNDROME”: INJURED WORKERS WITH HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE AT EXAMINATIONS AND EVALUATIONS: HYPERTENSION, WORKERS’ COMPENSATION, AND INJURED WORKERS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Practically everyone is nervous when they have to see a Doctor for either a medical appointment or evaluation. Injured Workers are especially nervous when they attend treatments or evaluations. Besides health concerns, Injured Workers are worried about whether the medical appointment or evaluation will impact their claim for workers’ compensation benefits. In sum, medical appointments… Continue reading “WHITE COAT SYNDROME”: INJURED WORKERS WITH HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE AT EXAMINATIONS AND EVALUATIONS: HYPERTENSION, WORKERS’ COMPENSATION, AND INJURED WORKERS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
THE HANTAVIRUS AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Hantavirus is a disease which is carried by Rodents. Individuals, who come in contact with rodents or the rodents’ bi-products, are at risk of contact with the Hantavirus. As a result of Hantavirus contact, a Human is at risk for contracting Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS.) Hantavirus Pulmonary Disease (HPS) is a rare but serious disease… Continue reading THE HANTAVIRUS AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
WORKERS’ COMPENSATION LAWYERS, THE CALIFORNIA LAWYERS ASSOCIATION AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: ATTORNEYS REPRESENTING INJURED WORKERS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
The California Workers’ Compensation System is very complicated. Frequent changes in the law and current events require Attorneys practicing in workers’ compensation to stay up to date. In order to stay up to date, Workers’ Compensation Lawyers participate in educational programs. Therefore, Associations that provide educational programs and address issues such as the standards for… Continue reading WORKERS’ COMPENSATION LAWYERS, THE CALIFORNIA LAWYERS ASSOCIATION AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: ATTORNEYS REPRESENTING INJURED WORKERS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
PROSTATE CANCER AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Prostate Cancer is a medical condition for which there may be an element of “industrial causation.” Since Prostate Cancer, in certain circumstances, may be industrially-related, an Injured Worker could make a workers’ compensation claim for their Prostate Cancer. If the Workers’ Compensation Claim was accepted, the Injured Worker would be entitled to receive the full… Continue reading PROSTATE CANCER AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Kaiser Permanente & Worker’s Compensation for California Residents
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