One frequent tactic of some attorneys is to attempt to force the in-person appearance of a claims adjuster at trial. This raises concerns regarding the feasibility of adjusters appearing in person at a trial. This…
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Employers can depress the value of post-termination workers’ compensation claims by pressing charges against employees who have committed severe criminal acts, such as stealing large sums of money or assaulting coworkers. If one practices workers’…
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When an applicant’s attorney objects to a proposal to send a qualified medical evaluator (QME) a deposition transcript, filing a petition to compel the deposition transcript to the QME can be a useful tool to…
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A construction boom is coming to California in the wake of the recent devastating wildfires, and it carries significant implications for the state’s workers’ compensation system as communities build back their homes and communities. The…
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The Southern California wildfires have mercilessly impacted millions of people, and have undoubtedly changed tens of thousands of lives forever. With that in mind, we would like to take a moment to encourage our workers’…
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Before flipping the calendar to 2025, the Law Offices of Bradford and Barthel would like to take a look back at some of the best blog posts from 2024. In 2024, B&B’s bloggers posted about…
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When you see a Mandatory Settlement Conference (MSC) on your calendar in the next few weeks, we generally set a little mental note that says “Oh yeah, I need to get ready for that hearing.”…
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The family at the Law Offices of Bradford & Barthel wants to wish each and every one of our readers, clients, vendors, judges, and opponents across the aisle happy holidays and happy new year. As…
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One of the best things a party can do in the workers’ compensation system is to reach an agreement to settle via Compromise and Release (C&R), because it typically resolves liability for future medical care….
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