In a strategic move to pool resources and better manage cases, GMS Oxnard has migrated to the central GMS Woodland Hills office location. Both attorneys and staff will now be based out of Woodland Hills.
Read MoreOn June 10, 2024, the Appeals Board issued an en banc and panel decision in Sammy Vigil v. County of Kern. (ADJ11201607, ADJ11201608). The decision provides further clarification as to when and how the Combined Values Chart (CVC) may be rebutted as well as a non-binding analysis regarding apportionment.
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Read MoreThe COVID-19 presumptions no longer exist, and the burden of proof has shifted back to the employee.
Compensability of COVID-19 claims will be assessed under the standard for nonoccupational diseases, and an employee must establish that either: (1) the employment subjected them to an increased risk compared with that of the general public or (2) the immediate cause of the injury is an intervening human agency or instrumentality of the employment.
Time frames to address compensability have reverted back to the standard 90-day timeframe.
Read MoreThe Division of Workers Compensation has announced that, beginning October 1, 2021, in person hearings will resume at most district offices (except Eureka, Bishop, Marysville, Chico and Ukiah).
Read MoreThe rejection of AB 1213 means that the 104 week Temporary Disability cap will not be extended during the Independent Medical Review time periods that result in a reversal of a Utilization Review Denial.
Read MoreThe concept of AOE/COE may seem straightforward, but it is filled with exceptions. The outcome of cases depends on understanding not only the defenses but also the intricate arguments. We strongly recommend collaborating with our experienced counsels to develop your next AOE/COE case.
And what about the need for a medical-legal report? Well, since the sole issue at trial was the determination of a legal issue regarding compensability, there was no need to secure a Panel QME evaluation.
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Read MoreMediation of workers’ compensation cases is becoming more widely recognized as a way of resolving all types of cases of any nature, in particular those that do not seem to be amenable to resolution for any number of reasons including for example, when an applicant’s attorney does not appear to have client control.
Read MoreWith the rescission of emergency regulations, the Appeals Board is gradually moving toward a return to traditional practice. As it does so, GMK maintains attorneys throughout the state to provide localized knowledge of and access to the various district offices.
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Read MoreThe California Workers’ Compensation Institute (CWCI) issued a memo on October 12, 2021 advising of an important update regarding a substantial State Average Weekly Wage (SAWW) increase that resulted in a significant increase in the minimum and maximum TTD and PTD rates payable on or after January 1, 2022 for injuries on or after 1/1/2022.
Read MoreThe California Workers’ Compensation Institute (CWCI) issued a memo on October 12, 2021 advising of an important update regarding a substantial State Average Weekly Wage (SAWW) increase that resulted in a significant increase in the minimum and maximum TTD and PTD rates payable on or after January 1, 2022 for injuries on or after 1/1/2022.
Read MoreMediation of workers’ compensation cases is becoming more widely recognized as a way of resolving all types of cases of any nature, in particular those that do not seem to be amenable to resolution for any number of reasons including for example, when an applicant’s attorney does not appear to have client control.
Read MoreIn 2019 Goldman Magdalin Krikes established the Joy Tolladay Memorial Scholarship Award. The scholarship was created to honor our great friend, and colleague who was the ultimate professional and mentor and who made coming to work every day a pleasure and our own joy.
Read MoreThe California Workers’ Compensation Institute (CWCI) issued a memo on October 12, 2021 advising of an important update regarding a substantial State Average Weekly Wage (SAWW) increase that resulted in a significant increase in the minimum and maximum TTD and PTD rates payable on or after January 1, 2022 for injuries on or after 1/1/2022.
Read MoreThe Division of Workers Compensation has announced that, beginning October 1, 2021, in person hearings will resume at most district offices (except Eureka, Bishop, Marysville, Chico and Ukiah).
Read MoreJessica Tyndall has joined GMK as a partner. Ms. Tyndall joined GMK in 2014 and has practiced exclusively in all aspects of defense of Workers’ Compensation claims, including 132a and Serious and Willful claims, with a focus on public entities, self-insureds and carriers.
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