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‘Old School’ Job Search Benefits Injured Worker in Lost Wages Claim

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A manufacturer and its workers compensation insurer thought an injured 60-year old service technician employee did not work hard enough to find a suitable replacement job as required to qualify for wage loss benefits. Among other things, he did not …

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Long COVID Claims Still Impact California’s Workers Comp System, Report Shows

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The impact and surge of long-term COVID on the California workerscompensation system since 2020 has been prevalent, including long-term impacts on disability and long-term patterns of medical cost and treatment on long COVID claims. That’s from a report by …

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Understanding the Two Primary Benefits of Workers’ Compensation for Employers

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Exclusivity: Protection Against Lawsuits One of the most significant benefits of workers compensation for employers is the exclusive remedy provision. Under this system, employees who accept workers compensation benefits for a work-related injury or illness forfeit the right to sue their employer for negligence.

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Claim Frequency in California Workers’ Comp Higher in L.A. Area, Study Shows

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Claim frequency in California workerscompensation remains significantly higher in the Los Angeles Basin than in the northern part of the state, a new study shows. The WorkersCompensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California released its WCIRB Geo Study 2024, …

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Understanding the Impact of Frequency and Severity on Workers’ Compensation Premiums

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When it comes to calculating workerscompensation premiums, two critical factors play a significant role: the frequency and severity of claims. Frequency: The Stronger Driver of Premiums In the world of workerscompensation, frequency refers to how often claims are filed.

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Blog Post: Frequently Asked Questions on Complex Employment Issues for California Workers’ Compensation

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Rassp, Presiding Judge, WCAB Los Angeles, California Division of WorkersCompensation Disclaimer: The material and any opinions contained in this article are solely those of the authors and are not the opinions of the Department of Industrial Relations, Division of WorkersCompensation, or the WCAB, or any other entity or individual.

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Crash Course in Work Comp Motor Vehicle Accidents

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As a general rule, workers compensation insurance is the primary insurance, which requires the claim team to investigate and make determinations regarding compensability and subrogation rights. This requires them to take a crash course in claims investigation literally.