LFLM is proud to share our new LFLM February 2022 Workers’ Compensation Newsletter  Our Articles in this edition of the Newsletter: COVID-19 in the Workplace: Current Trends and Legislation The COVID-19 pandemic remains a significant challenge in California.  As of December 2021, California experienced the fastest increase in COVID-19 cases during the entire pandemic with 18.3 new cases per 100,000 people per day, and case rates increasing nine-fold within two months.  At that time, the Delta variant was the most […]

February 22, 2022 The COVID-19 pandemic remains a significant challenge in California.  As of December 2021, California experienced the fastest increase in COVID-19 cases during the entire pandemic with 18.3 new cases per 100,000 people per day, and case rates increasing nine-fold within two months.  At that time, the Delta variant was the most common variant causing those infections, but as of January 2022, the Omicron variant surpassed the Delta variant, accounting for more than 99.5 percent of new infections […]

LFLM is proud to share our new LFLM December 2021 Workers’ Compensation Newsletter  Our Articles in this edition of the Newsletter: The Rise of Rebutting the PDRS and Derailing the Path to a 100% Award The 2021 Summer CAAA Convention took place virtually, and while we always anticipate permanent disability will be a hot topic, this year’s Convention “zoomed” straight to strategies on achieving higher permanent disability awards. The Convention focused on using vocational evidence to achieve a 100% award. […]

December 6, 2021 The 2021 Summer CAAA Convention took place virtually, and while we always anticipate permanent disability will be a hot topic, this year’s Convention “zoomed” straight to strategies on achieving higher permanent disability awards. The Convention focused on using vocational evidence to achieve a 100% award. This unsurprisingly coincides with the seeming reemergence of applicant attorneys using vocational evidence to significantly increase permanent disability that we are already seeing in 2021. Several foundational cases have laid the groundwork […]

In today’s episode, Dean Guerrero, Los Angeles, shares what you need to know to be on top of current California Workers’ Compensation Law. G. Dean Guerrero, Esq., of our LFLM-Los Angeles Office Also Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify & Libsyn: Listen to Other Podcasts in Our Series Laughlin, Falbo, Levy & Moresi, LLP. www.lflm.com

A Case Law Update based on what the applicant attorneys are thinking and doing. Trisha Toyne discusses four cases that you need to know about. Trisha A. Toyne, Esq., of our LFLM-San Diego Office Also Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify & Libsyn: Listen to Other Podcasts in Our Series Laughlin, Falbo, Levy & Moresi, LLP. www.lflm.com

A constant struggle is the decision on whether to use an AME. Some pointers on when it is the best decision for your case. Tanya X. Johnson of our LFLM-San Francisco Office Also Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify & Libsyn: Listen to Other Podcasts in Our Series Laughlin, Falbo, Levy & Moresi, LLP. www.lflm.com

Quash it! An overview of subpoenas and when to use them. Brigget K. Barrios, Esq., of our LFLM-Sacramento Office Also Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify & Libsyn: Listen to Other Podcasts in Our Series Laughlin, Falbo, Levy & Moresi, LLP. www.lflm.com

Vicki Lindquist, Partner, Oakland, explains ADR as an alternate solution to Workers’ Compensation claims. What is ADR and when does it apply? Happy listening! Vicki N. Lindquist, Esq. of our LFLM-Oakland Office Also Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify & Libsyn: Listen to Other Podcasts in Our Series Laughlin, Falbo, Levy & Moresi, LLP. www.lflm.com

July 15 2021 On July 13, 2021, the California Assembly Committee on Insurance held its first hearing on SB 335. The bill was amended significantly by the committee, but ultimately failed to garner enough votes to pass, with several committee members opposing the amended bill. The amendments would maintain the current timeframes for making a liability decision – 45-days for presumptive injuries and 90-days for all other claims. During the delay period, the medical expense cap would remain at $10,000. […]