“Like it or not, you are a negotiator.” Getting to Yes, by Roger Fisher, William Ury, and Bruce Patton. No matter who you are, we all negotiate on a daily basis, whether that is to…
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Venue is usually one of the earliest issues that needs to be assessed and addressed at the outset of workers’ compensation claims. In most instances, an applicant’s attorney files a claim in a county where…
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The AMA Guides and California Permanent Disability Rating Schedule feature subtle differences in rating instructions that can cause confusion about how to rate permanent disability, according to the Law Offices of Bradford and Barthel Expert…
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The presence of a new district attorney has given hope to anti-fraud investigators, who are waiting to see if a changing of the guard will mean more fraud prosecutions in Los Angeles County. Investigators, adjusters,…
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Auto accidents are one of the leading sources of nonindustrial apportionment in California workers’ compensation claims, and a small subset of those result from driving under the influence. As a result, knowing how to get…
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Understanding the importance of subrogation strategies on third-party claims can save defendants in the workers’ compensation system large sums of money. When an applicant is injured in a work-related auto accident, that often gives rise…
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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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