A status conference is an opportunity to discuss settlement in this situation. Example: Jeremy files a workers’ compensation claim. The insurance company denies the claim because it says Jeremy was intoxicated when the injury occurred. At the status conference, the parties can determine if a ...
claim. We have an experienced group of attorneys, hearing representatives, paraprofessionals and support staff that keep clients informed on the latest status and work as a team to achieve the strategic goals. From claims for permanent total disability to fraudulent or suspect accidents, we have ...
employees who are working in non-OCIP jobs and those who work at site specific projects. Therefore, counsel needs to obtain more information from the employee’s employer to determine which workers’ compensation insurance po...
The new law classifies drivers for app-based transportation and delivery companies as independent contractors, not employees, unless the company sets the workers’ hours, requires acceptance of specific ride and delivery requests, or restricts working for other companies. Wage Claim Arbitration If an ...
In California, workers’ compensation has particular requirements and time limits that have to be acknowledged in order to submit a claim successfully. Understanding the requirements and time limits is essential. If you are unable to fulfill the criteria or file your claim on time, the possibility...
Insurance Fraud—Anti-Fraud Provisions—Court of Appeal, affirming trial court’s order sustaining defendants’ demurrers without leave to amend, held that plaintiff, who filed workers’ compensation claim for industrial back injury in January 2016, could not pursue qui tam action...
Maintain commercial insurance policies and coverages, including for workers’ compensation and other liability insurance; Perform workforce analytics, data analytics, and benchmarking; Administer and maintain our operations, including for safety purposes; Support any claim or defense that we or our affilia...
What Compensation Could You Receive? If you succeed in a wrongful termination claim, you could be entitled to several types of compensation. These include lost wages, benefits, emotional distress damages, and even punitive damages in some cases. Reinstatement to your former position may also ...
or for trying to form a union, or for taking a leave under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), or for filing a workers compensation claim. The list goes on and on. (In that regard, be glad you live in California. In some states, there is no public policy exception to the at-wil...
California Workers Compensation Lawyer - What to Expect...Alexander D. Napolin