Recent Posts in Workers Compensation Category
Posted on Jul 31, 2012 By Rene Pimentel, Workers Compensation Attorney in Riverside, CA
One method of resolving your case is by "Stipulation of Findings and Award". This occurs when the parties agree that you will need future medical care and you wish to keep your rights for ...
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Posted on Jul 18, 2012 By Rene Pimentel, Workers Compensation Attorney in Riverside, CA
For injuries that took place after January 1, 2004, the Job Displacement Benefit (JBD) program allows distribution of education vouchers up to $4,000.00 for permanent disabilities less than 15%, up to ...
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Posted on Jul 9, 2012 By Rene Pimentel, Workers Compensation Attorney in Riverside, CA
You should always try to return to work, if you are able to do so without injuring yourself further. If the employer is not willing to provide you work within the restrictions given by the doctor, you ...
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Posted on Jun 19, 2012 By Rene Pimentel, Workers Compensation Attorney in Riverside, CA
Many injured workers wait until it is too late before hiring or consulting an attorney. Due to the fact that the insurance company does not always have the injured workers interest as their priority ...
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Posted on Jun 5, 2012 By Rene Pimentel, Workers Compensation Attorney in Riverside, CA
It is illegal in California to fire somebody or discriminate against a worker as a result of their industrial injury. Labor Code 132(a) provides for an increase in your workers compensation benefits ...
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Posted on May 22, 2012 By Rene Pimentel, Workers Compensation Attorney in Riverside, CA
Your employer is obligated to provide you with all reasonable and necessary treatment for your injury. Your employer is required to notify you of your rights under the Medical Provider Network (MPN) ...
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Posted on May 8, 2012 By Rene Pimentel, Workers Compensation Attorney in Riverside, CA
During the period the treating doctor states that you are unable to return to work, you are generally entitled to receive temporary disability at the rate of 2/3 of your gross pay per week, payable at ...
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Posted on Apr 24, 2012 By Rene Pimentel, Workers Compensation Attorney in Riverside, CA
Usually not. A claim which has not been filed until after the worker has been terminated or notified that he is about to be terminated is generally not valid unless the worker can show that they ...
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Posted on Apr 10, 2012 By Rene Pimentel, Workers Compensation Attorney in Riverside, CA
Generally, whenever you are injured on the job, your injury is covered under the WORKER’S COMPENSATION system. The Worker’s Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) is the exclusive court for all ...
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