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Find Solutions & Strategies August 27, 2012 |
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AMA Guides Fifth Edition Figure 15-19: Strict or Alternative WPI Rating? by Robert G. Rassp, Esq. Figure 15-19 on page 427 of the AMA Guides Fifth Edition has been frequently used by physicians to describe lumbar or cervical spine impairments based on the partial loss of function of a sub-region of the spine. This is due to the footnote under the drawing that states: "The whole spine divided into regions indicating the maximum whole person impairment of one region of the spine. Lumbar 90%, thoracic 40%, cervical 80%." Read more. |
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SB 863 (De Leon) amended Aug. 24, 2012 is now posted on the legislature's website. Our analysis will follow soon.
A recent survey shows an overwhelming belief that workers' comp premiums will rise despite any reforms. |
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Contribution; New and Distinct Benefits. WCAB rescinded arbitrator's order denying defendant/carrier's petition for contribution against co-defendant, when defendant did not timely petition for contribution against original Stipulated Award and arbitrator, relying upon Rex Club v. W.C.A.B., found that, while petition for contribution was timely filed from subsequent Stipulated Award which resolved applicant's petition to reopen claim for cumulative trauma to his neck over period ending 1/9/2002, contribution was precluded because Stipulated Award did not award a "new and distinct class of benefits" from those awarded in original Stipulated Award, but WCAB, more broadly interpreting language in Rex Club, held that new and further permanent disability arising from applicant's original injury and his new psyche injury were not included in original award and constituted "new and distinct" benefits which were subject to contribution. See Horton panel decision. |
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LEXISNEXIS community BLOGS & podcasts | |
 Workers' Comp Fraud Blotter: Surveillance Video Shows Nurse's Aide Faked Need For Wheelchair. Read it.
 No Basis for Apportionment When VR Expert's Opinion Unrebutted: August CCC Advanced Postings (8/22/2012). Lexis.com subscribers can read it.
 PODCAST: WCRI Economist Dongchun Wang on Physician Dispensing in Workers' Compensation. Ms. Wang discusses highlights of a recent study comparing state-specific trends regarding physician-dispensed drugs. Listen here.
July CCC cites now available. Lexis.com subscribers can read it. |
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Associate Attorneys and Legal and Billing Assistants (Mid-Wilshire): Workers' Compensation defense firm located in Los Angeles (mid-Wilshire) is seeking associate attorneys, paralegal, legal assistants who can assist in Lien Negotiations. Some experience preferred but willing to train. Also seeking assistant for payroll/accounting/billing department. Knowledge in Timeslips, Quickbooks a Plus, would do half day legal assisting work. Salary + Benefits include 401k, health and dental, parking, Profit Sharing. Please email your resume (PDF) at mdelacruz@hay-fel.com or via fax at 213-385-9511 Attention: Maribeth.
Workers' Compensation Attorneys: Unique opportunity to represent state special funds in administrative and civil litigation. The State of California, Department of Industrial Relations, Office of the Director Legal Unit is looking for attorneys with two or more years of workers' compensation experience to represent the Director before the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board, and in the superior and appellate courts throughout Southern California. The ideal candidates should have excellent writing skills and some civil litigation experience. Please submit the following materials: (1) a State Examination/Employment Application (form STD 678, available on the State Personnel Board website: www.spb.ca.gov), (2) a resume, and (3) 2 writing samples (preferably briefs with a statement of facts and argument) to Hiring Coordinator, Office of the Director Legal Unit, 320 W. 4th Street, Ste. 600, Los Angeles, CA 90013 or to juribe@dir.ca.gov. DIR is an equal opportunity employer.
WC Defense Associate: Brea office of Goldman, Magdalin & Krikes, LLP seeks attorneys with minimum 5 years workers' comp defense experience, competitive salary & benefits. Submit in Word format cover letter, resume, salary history/requirements to dcaldarelli@gmklaw.com.
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