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Top Four Workers’ Comp Mistakes That You Need to Avoid

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Workplace safety remains a serious issue in California. According to the state’s Department of Industrial Relations, around 500,000 employees are hurt at work each year. California’s workers’ compensation insurance laws mandate that businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies must obtain no-fault workers’ compensation insurance for their staff.  Unfortunately, getting a workers’ comp claim approved is not always …

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Are California Workers’ Compensation Benefits Taxable?

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The California Department of Industrial Relations reports that around half of a million workers are hurt on the job in the state annually. If you are injured at work, you may be entitled to workers’ comp to cover medical care and lost income. This raises an important question: Do you have to pay taxes on workers’ compensation benefits …

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An Overview of Workers’ Compensation Benefits in California

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Workers’ comp insurance coverage provides much needed financial protection to people hurt on the job. Benefits are paid out to help support injured workers. As explained by the California Department of Industrial Relations, the benefits available through the program are primarily designed to help workers get the “medical treatment you need to recover from your work …

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California Workers’ Comp QMEs: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS)

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As explained by the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR), QMEs are licensed doctors who have been trained and certified by the state’s DWC. When there are questions regarding the nature and severity of an employee’s injury, a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) may be brought into to bring additional clarity and help resolve the issue. Here, …

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California Workers’ Comp: Compromise and Release (C&R) vs. Stipulation

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An employer, administrator, or insurance company may want to settle a workers’ compensation claim. Before reaching an agreement, it is important to know the difference between the two main types of workers’ comp settlement options. These options are a compromise and release (C&R) and a stipulation. Here, our Fresno workers’ compensation defense lawyersexplain the most important …

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Workers’ Comp Defense in California: What is the 90 Day Rule?

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California employers are required to provide no-fault work injury insurance to their employees. If an injured worker files a claim, a claims administrator has a responsibility to make an initial decision within 90 days. If they fail to accept or deny the workers’ compensation claim before the deadline expires, they are liable by default. This …

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An Overview of Work Comp Liens and Subrogation in California

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In California, businesses and organizations are required to provide no-fault workers’ comp coverage to their employees. When someone gets hurt on the job, they can claim benefits. While workers’ comp is usually the sole and exclusive remedy that an employee has against an employer, an injured worker may file a lawsuit directly against a negligent …

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