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Workers' Compensation law blog

5 Things About Workers’ Compensation No One Told You Before

BY: Koszdin | Friday, March 2, 2018.

Although statistics shows that over 2 million employees across the U.S. pursue workers’ compensation claims every year, there are quite a few misconceptions that hover over the process of seeking workers’ comp benefits. Besides, many workers are being kept in...

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Study: Number of QMs in California Workers’ Comp Fell by 20 Percent (What Does It Mean For You?)

BY: Koszdin | Thursday, March 1, 2018.

A new study finds that the number of qualified medical evaluators that focus on workers’ compensation claims in California fell by 20 percent over a five-year period. The staggering decline in the number of qualified medical evaluators in California is...

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Division Of Worker’s Compensation Suspends 20 Medical Providers

BY: Koszdin | Friday, February 23, 2018.

The Division of Worker’s Compensation in California is responsible for monitoring worker’s compensation claims, assisting in resolving any disputes which may arise, and working towards minimizing the effects workplace injuries have on both employees and employers. One of the duties...

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4 Surprising Facts About Workers’ Compensation You Should Know Today

BY: Koszdin | Thursday, February 22, 2018.

Millions of Americans get injured at work every single year. And yet, not all of them receive workers’ compensation benefits to focus on recovery and return to work activities as soon as possible. Why is this happening? Sadly but true,...

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US Workplaces Are Becoming Less Safe: Top Causes of Workplace Injuries

BY: Koszdin | Friday, February 16, 2018.

U.S. workplaces are becoming less safe for employees by the year. Just recently, the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries released a report showing a seven percent increase in workplace fatalities in the U.S. Workplace deaths are...

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New Protection For Work-Related Breast Cancer Claims

BY: Koszdin | Thursday, February 15, 2018.

As if being diagnosed with cancer isn’t enough of a traumatic experience in itself, many women who claim workers compensation after contracted work-related breast cancer can find their claims either rejected outright or significantly reduced after “child-bearing age” is taken...

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Could Accurate Reports Help Prevent Injuries? Is Your Employer Reporting All Injuries Appropriately?

BY: Koszdin | Friday, February 9, 2018.

You may be aware that your employer has an obligation to accurately report all injuries and accidents that happen in the workplace, but is there a clear benefit to doing so? Does it even make a difference, or does it...

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PTSD Can Soon Become Part of Workers’ Compensation Claims

BY: Koszdin | Thursday, February 8, 2018.

Police officers, firefighters, ambulance crews and other emergency responders do an invaluable job, and many of us may not be here without them. However, when rescuing people from burning buildings, attending crime scenes and treating potentially serious injuries, those emergency...

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Do I Still Get Workers’ Comp If I Fail a Drug Test?

BY: Koszdin | Friday, February 2, 2018.

Workers’ compensation exists to outline the benefits that injured employees may be entitled to, and how to go about claiming these. If you’ve been injured at work, a workers’ comp claim should help to ease the financial stress associated with...

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LAPD Employee in Workers’ Compensation Fraud: Was It Really Unexpected?

BY: Koszdin | Thursday, February 1, 2018.

Every time you hear about a workers’ compensation fraud case, you probably wonder, “Is it even possible to pull it off? Collecting money you’re not eligible for while NOT working – wouldn’t it be awesome?” You may be surprised, but...

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