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Find Solutions & Strategies October 29, 2012 |
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 Getting a Grip on the AMA Guides
When is grip loss a matter of strictly applying the Guides and when is it an Almaraz/Guzman question? |
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Dear Work Comp Community:
Sincerely,
Robin E. Kobayashi, J.D.
LexisNexis Legal & Professional Operations
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A new LexisNexis Emerging Issues Analysis article...
Robert G. Rassp on
SB 863 and Permanent Disability: A Practitioner's Survival Guide to Calif. Workers' Comp Reform
Read a synopsis here.
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getting a grip on the ama guides | |
 Getting a Grip on the AMA Guides. Subsequent to the pass age of SB 899 in California, permanent disability is determined by using the Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, Fifth Edition. The AMA Guides are very specific as to the methodology the physician is supposed to follow in determining the appropriate Whole Person Impairment for a given case. However, despite the specificity provided for by the AMA Guides, there are a number of uncertainties inherent to the AMA Guides that require clarification. One area of uncertainty, and an area that has been increasingly subject to litigation, is where can an evaluating physician include the loss of grip strength in determining the appropriate WPI? Recently, two panels of commissioners with the WCAB addressed different aspects of this grip strength loss issue. Read more. Note: Lexis.com subscribers can link to the cases cited in this article.
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the bibles of calif. workers' comp law | |
 The 2013 Editions of Workers' Comp Laws of Calif. and Herlick Calif. Workers' Comp Handbook will ship to customers in late December 2012.
If you don't already subscribe to these books, reserve your copies today:
 Attorneys, Law Firms: Call Judi Dunham-Matias at 518-487-3640.
 Businesses, Medical Providers, Risk Managers, Insurers, Associations: Call Christine Hyatt at 518-487-3149.
All Others: Call 1-800-223-1940.
 
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LEXISNEXIS workers' comp community BLOGS | |
 Workers' Comp Fraud Blotter: California Insurance Agent Sentenced To Jail For One Year In Premium Theft Case. Read it and other news stories.
 Vocational Expert, Medical Evidence Supported 100% Permanent Total Disability: November CCC Advanced Postings (10/23/2012). Lexis.com subscribers can read it.
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Work Comp Defense Paralegal - Telecommuting (Northridge). Two solo practitioners representing employers and insurance companies seek legal secretary/paralegal with five or more years experience in the workers' compensation defense arena to work on an as-needed basis from home. Possible assignments would include drafting all types of letters (e.g., to applicant's attorneys, clients, physicians, and lien claimants), review of medical records, legal research, preparation of settlement analyses, administrative tasks, etc. The work assigned would range from the mundane to more complicated legal matters requiring experience and expertise, and case exposure would generally begin from case inception to case resolution, including the handling of liens. This position is perfect for someone looking for part-time work. If interested, please fax your resume and an hourly compensation request for consideration. Contact Jasmeen Ahdi Ubhi at jubhi.esq@gmail.com or (805) 813-8043.
Applicant's Attorneys. Law Offices of Ramin R. Younessi, an established mid-size plaintiff/applicant's employment and workers' compensation firm is seeking to add two additional attorneys to our vibrant and energetic team. Applicants must have at least 1 year of experience in actively handling workers' compensation matters and have the ability to manage two supporting paralegals. Excellent negotiation skills are a must. Come work with our dynamic team in a friendly and collaborative environment. Salary is very competitive and contains vacation, bonuses, standard mileage and cost reimbursements, cell phone, bar dues, health benefits, and most importantly long term job security. Please forward all of the following for consideration: Resume, salary history, and writing sample. Salary ranges from $100k to $160k. Contact: jobs@younessilaw.com or (323) 777-7777.
Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). $4,674 to $10,477/month DOE. Litigate a variety of labor and employment matters at admin. and civil trial and appellate levels including, workers' comp., prevailing wage/public works, and public employment. Travel throughout SoCal may be required. Send a State Application (Form STD 678) with a resume and 2 recent writing samples to: DIR, Office of the Director - Legal Unit, Attn: Hiring Coordinator, 320 W. 4th Street, Ste. 600, Los Angeles, CA 90013, or by email to juribe@dir.ca.gov.
Associate Attorneys and Legal 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.
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