Pursuant to DWC Newsline dated March 16, 2020 WCAB Guidelines for filing of documents are as follows:
Read MorePursuant to DWC Newsline dated March 16, 2020 WCAB Guidelines for filing of documents are as follows:
Read MoreWCAB ISSUES EN BANC ORDER REGARDING RULES IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19 STATE OF EMERGENCY
Read MoreSee the link below for our discussion of the potential impact of the novel coronavirus on California Workers’ Compensation claims. This information is current as of right now. As we learn more in the coming days and weeks we will provide updates.
Read MoreWCAB ISSUES EN BANC ORDER REGARDING RULES IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19 STATE OF EMERGENCY
Read MoreIn This Alert: IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON WORKERS’ COMPENSATION IN CALIFORNIA
Read MoreMonday, March 16, 2020In This Alert: DWC and WCAB Announce Modified Hearing Calendar & Filing Update
Read MoreCalifornia regulation §9792.9(c)(4) indicates that utilization reviews to modify, delay or deny a healthcare provider’s request for authorization prior to or concurrent with the provision of medical services to the injured worker “shall be communicated to the requesting physician initially by telephone or facsimile.
Read MoreAs of January 1, 2020, the rates for temporary total disability, death benefits, permanent total disability, and life pension rates will increase. This is because the State Average Weekly Wage (SAWW) for California will increase to 3.84013 percent, up from 2.971 percent, thereby increased any benefits tied to an employee’s weekly earnings.
Read MoreOn October 30, 2019, the Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District certified for publication a decision regarding excess insurance coverage and the California Superior Court’s right to characterize an applicant’s injury differently than the Workers’ Compensation of Appeals Board following an Award of benefits. California Ins. Guarantee Assn. v. San Diego County Schools Risk Management Joint Powers Authority 2019 Cal. App. LEXIS 1070.
Read MoreTo all our clients, attorneys, staff and community, the partners of GMK want to express our appreciation and gratitude for your support over the past 20 years. GMK was established on November 1, 1999 with offices in Thousand Oaks and San Diego with 27 attorneys and staff. With your support and loyalty, we have grown to having 9 offices throughout California and more than 150 partners, associates and staff providing legal services on behalf of our clients statewide.
Read MoreOn September 5, 2019, the Sixth Appellate District issued an Opinion affirming the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board’s determination to disallow TTD benefits for lost time from work for medical treatment after return to work. On September 16, 2019 the opinion was certified for publication, making this a citable case. Renee Skelton v. Workers’ Comp. Appeals Bd. (citation not yet available.)
Read MoreIn 2020 the California State Average Weekly Wage (SAWW) will increase from $1,276.00 to $1,325.00 which equals an increase of 3.84013% for temporary total disability (TTD), permanent total disability (PTD) and other workers’ compensation benefits that are tied to SAWW increases. The SAWW is defined as the average weekly wage paid to employees covered by unemployment insurance as reported by the U.S. Department of Labor for California for the 12 months ending March 31 in the year preceding the injury.
Read MoreOn May 16, 2019, we issued a GMK Alert with regard to the En Banc decision in the matter of Wilson v. State Cal Fire, 2019 Cal. Wrk. Comp. LEXIS 29 determining the meaning of catastrophic injuries per Labor Code Section 4660.1(c)(2)(B).
Read MoreDo you have a Major Loss Case in your inventory that needs to be resolved so that reserves can be closed and the risk exposure gone? GMK is offering a new service to help you do just that.
Read MoreIn a recent Board Panel decision, the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board found that an applicant is entitled to a Supplemental Job Displacement Voucher even if the Physician’s Return-To-Work form was not used.
Read MoreOn January 4, 2019 the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued the newest version (2.9) of the Workers’ Compensation Medicare Set Aside Arrangement (WCMSA) Reference Guide.
Read MoreOn December 10, 2018, The Court of Appeal, First Appellate District, filed its opinion on the case City of Petaluma (Lindh) v. WCAB, and certified it for publication.
Read MoreWe are pleased for Deborah and sorry for GMK to announce that after 42 years in practice, Ms. Winer will be retiring from the practice of law on December 31, 2018.
Read MoreThank you for another successful year representing your interests. We appreciate your loyalty and support of GMK and we look forward to a wonderful and prosperous 2019.
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