by socialspicemedia | Sep 22, 2016 | Uncategorized
This summer, there were numerous workers’ compensation bills being considered in the legislature, but the one which has emerged is the 8/31/2016 passage of SB 1160. This fifty eight page bill is now on the Governor’s desk for his awaited and expected signature. As you...
by socialspicemedia | Aug 22, 2016 | Uncategorized
We are pleased to report that the WCAB recently designated one of our cases as a “Noteworthy Panel Decision.” The case is Jesus Felix Serrano, Applicant v. Exact Staff, Tower Insurance Company, Administered by York RSG, and HR Comp, LLC through Farmington Casualty...
by socialspicemedia | Jul 7, 2016 | Uncategorized
It is always a good idea to attend the CAAA bi-annual conventions and seminars which provide an excellent review of the many pertinent legal issues in our industry. Plus, these conventions provide great insight into the strategies of the applicant’s bar. In attending...
by socialspicemedia | May 25, 2016 | Uncategorized
As most of you are now aware, we generally advise and counsel against the utilization of an Agreed Medical Examiner (“AME”) in the vast majority of cases and under most common factual scenarios. For one thing, AME’s tend to reflexively find some way in which to...
by socialspicemedia | May 9, 2016 | Uncategorized
UPPER EXTREMITY CLAIMS CAN BE CHALLENGING: I have always regarded upper extremity cases both with an abundance of caution and a serious ongoing concern, since they so often have a way of growing into something much more significant, beyond the basic injury. Some...
