Events

John Kamin, Bill Bartels & Sherri Dozier cover some good information on bad faith claims.

Lauren Coleman and Partner Nasir Adil presented a primer on joining co-defendants in cumulative trauma claims. They covered the who, when, how, and why of joinder to remind you of the rules and process under Labor Code Sec. 5500.5. Defenses against joinder and the process for seeking dismissal as a defendant will also be discussed.

Timothy Mussack reviewed ways to develop estimates for future PD costs.

Join us as Peter Fitzpatrick & Sherri Dozier discuss 132a discrimination, the crossover between workers' compensation claims and Serious & Willful Misconduct (SW).

Nasir Adil, Kimberly Wagner and Eric Hunter explores these and other "adventures of the road". The workers' compensation exposure for long haul trucking companies is significant. Drivers are in the greatest danger of injury from vehicular accidents and the illnesses associated with long hours on the road and little exercise. We will also discuss how AI impacts transportation now and in the future.

Louis Larres & John Kamin discussed how there is no statutory provision for "vocational apportionment" and that vocational rehabilitation experts must "carefully consider" apportionment factors.

Nasir Adil & Kimberly Wagner explored these and other "adventures of the road". The workers' compensation exposure for long haul trucking companies is significant. Drivers are in the greatest danger of injury from vehicular accidents and the illnesses associated with long hours on the road and little exercise.

John Kamin details all of the work comp action that occurred in the California Legislature in 2023 with a preview of things to come.

Timothy Mussack addresses Paying Life Time Benefits (70% PD+), including the effect of Attorney Fees, Commutations, and how to apply COLA.