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Workers’ Compensation Claims in the Presence of Comorbidities

According to the CDC, 11.6% of Americans have diabetes mellitus, nearly half have hypertension, and 42% are obese. These and many other conditions often co-occur as comorbidities, complicating the health landscape of America’s workforce. The presence of comorbidities not only heightens the risk of workplace injuries but also delays recovery and prolongs return-to-work timelines. Common […]

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State Certified Interpreters in California’s Workers’ Compensation

Jennifer Bauder • Blogs

Addressing Language Barriers with State Certified Interpreters Non-English-speaking injured workers in California’s Workers’ Compensation system often face unnecessary challenges due to the lack of state certified interpreters during critical stages of their cases. These challenges, highlighted by Language Access for Injured Workers (LAIW), significantly impact the integrity of medical-legal evaluations and the rights of injured

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Attorneys in California’s Workers’ Compensation System

Jennifer Bauder • Blogs

Key Roles in California’s Workers’ Compensation System Within California’s Workers’ Compensation system, two essential types of attorneys play significant roles: applicant attorneys and defense attorneys. These professionals represent opposing sides in workers’ compensation claims, each advocating for their clients’ interests. Applicant attorneys focus on securing benefits for injured workers, while defense attorneys aim to protect

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A Guide to the Subsequent Injuries Benefits Trust Fund (SIBTF)

Jennifer Bauder • Blogs

The Subsequent Injuries Benefits Trust Fund (SIBTF), established in 1945 at the end of World War II, encourages employers to hire returning disabled veterans. At the time, employers worried they might bear full financial responsibility if a previously disabled veteran faced re-injury on the job. The SIBTF alleviated this concern by ensuring employers were only

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Applicant Credibility in California Workers’ Compensation Cases

Jennifer Bauder • Blogs, News

Applicant credibility plays a crucial role in both the success of a Workers’ Compensation claim and the Qualified Medical Evaluator’s (QME) ability to provide an accurate, well-supported medical opinion. A truthful and consistent narrative allows the QME to conduct a thorough and impartial evaluation, ensuring reliable conclusions. Industrial causation depends on a credible applicant, a

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Understanding Ex Parte Communication in California Workers’ Compensation Cases

Jennifer Bauder • Blogs, News

In California’s Workers’ Compensation system, rules governing communication between parties and medical evaluators, such as Qualified Medical Evaluators (QMEs) and Agreed Medical Evaluators (AMEs), are essential for ensuring fairness. Central to this framework is the prohibition of ex parte communication, a critical safeguard against bias or undue influence. What Is Ex Parte Communication? Ex parte

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Workers’ Compensation Claims in the Presence of Comorbidities

State Certified Interpreters in California’s Workers’ Compensation

Attorneys in California’s Workers’ Compensation System

A Guide to the Subsequent Injuries Benefits Trust Fund (SIBTF)

Applicant Credibility in California Workers’ Compensation Cases

Understanding Ex Parte Communication in California Workers’ Compensation Cases

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