Aug 8 Assembly Member Blanca Rubio Calls for an Audit of the California Workers' Comp System Aug 1 CAAA Provides Commentary on MTUS & EBM to Department of Industrial Relations Jul 24 Rotator Cuff Injuries - Causes, Symptoms & Treatments Jul 19 Workers' Comp Insurance Rating Bureau Release Annual State of the System Report Jul 12 Employer Responsibilities to Provide Workers' Comp Insurance Jul 3 California Requirements for Returning to Work After an Injury Jun 28 What Workers' Comp Benefits Am I Entitled To? Jun 19 What Is Ergonomics? Reaching MMI: What's Next According to the American Medical Association, Medical Maximum Improvement (MMI) is defined as “the point at which ... When is Sexual Harassment a Workers' Comp Claim? Nobody deserves to have their personal space or comfort violated, least of all in a professional work environment. ... Scaffolding Accidents - What You Need to Know Scaffolding accidents account for thousands of injuries every year in the U.S. Employers have a responsibility to ... 5 Most Common Wear & Tear Injuries in the Workplace Wear and tear injuries, also known as repetitive stress injuries, develop over time and often grow worse if not treated. ... 2018 (27 posts) August (2 posts) July (4 posts) June (5 posts) May (3 posts) April (3 posts) March (3 posts) February (3 posts) January (4 posts) 2017 (41 posts) December (3 posts) November (10 posts) October (6 posts) September (6 posts) August (4 posts) June (1 posts) May (2 posts) April (2 posts) March (2 posts) February (3 posts) January (2 posts) 2016 (24 posts) December (1 posts) November (2 posts) October (2 posts) September (2 posts) August (2 posts) July (2 posts) June (3 posts) May (2 posts) April (2 posts) March (2 posts) February (3 posts) January (1 posts) Construction Injuries (1) Employer Retaliation (1) Ergonomics (1) Firm News (7) Hints & Tips (7) In the News (5) Inadequate Training (1) Occupational Diseases (2) Occupational Hearing Loss (1) Repetitive Stress Injuries (6) Scaffolding Accidents (1) Social Security Disability (1) Toxic Exposure (1) Workers' Compensation (77) Recent Posts Most Popular Archives Categories Blog Posts in September, 2016 Blog Home "Why Was My Workers' Comp Claim Denied?" Posted By Law Offices of Wax & Wax || 23-Sep-2016 Workers' compensation claims face a tremendous amount of scrutiny once they are submitted by a claimant. Because of this, even legitimate claims can be denied, leaving deserving workers without the benefits they need to recover from their workplace injury. Below, we take a look at some of the most common reasons a claim will be denied upon its first submission. Late Filings In California, most ... Share This Post: Continue Reading What to do After a Workplace Injury Posted By Law Offices of Wax & Wax || 13-Sep-2016 If you have been injured on the job, follow these steps: Report the injury to your supervisor, manager, or boss This step is essential. To receive workers’ compensation, you must notify your employer within 30 days of sustaining the injury. Seek medical attention or call 911 if it is an emergency Be aware that your employer may require you to see a doctor within their Medical Provider ... Share This Post: Continue Reading 2 results found. Viewing page 1 of 1.