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 April, 2017 Blog Home What Is and Isn't Eligible for Workers' Compensation Posted By Law Offices of Wax & Wax || 18-Apr-2017 If you are seeking workers’ compensation benefits, you must demonstrate that your injury or illness is work-related. Although the “work-related” requirement may appear to be a straight-forward rule, it can be complex. Situations that are considered “work-related” when an injury occurs include: Preexisting conditions – If you have a preexisting condition and your ... Share This Post: Continue Reading How To Dispute An Impairment Rating In A California Workers' Comp Claim Posted By Law Offices of Wax & Wax || 5-Apr-2017 Disputing an impairment rating in a California workers’ compensation claim is a very complicated ordeal. Always remember that the first impairment rating must be disputed within 90 days or you will likely get stuck with it. There are two ways to dispute an impairment rating: one is to request a designated doctor, and the second is to request a benefit review conference. The hard part is ... Share This Post: Continue Reading 2 results found. Viewing page 1 of 1.