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Who is Not Covered by Workers’ Compensation in California?

Employee rights in California Labor Code encompass a range of protections and benefits for workers. It addresses minimum wage regulations, overtime pay, lunch and rest intervals, and workplace harassment and discrimination. Employees are also entitled to inspect their personnel files, obtain precise paycheck statements, and demand leave for a range of causes, notably personal or health concerns under the labor code. These rules have the objective of offering equal opportunity, secure workplaces, and fair competition for workers across the state.

What does workers’ compensation cover in California, and who can be excluded from coverage?

Workers’ compensation is a no-fault policy that provides financial and health care perks to employees who get injured at work. Employers in California are obliged to carry compensation coverage to protect the staff, including Deputy Sheriffs.

Workers’ compensation pays for medical bills, rehab expenses, and disability benefits for workers who are unable to work while recovering. Additionally, it provides death payments to the heirs of employees who pass away as a result of occurrences at work.

While Certain individuals are not eligible for workers’ compensation benefits in California. This includes independent contractors, volunteers, and some domestic workers. Business owners and executives are able to opt out of insurance coverage. Employees who sustain injuries outside the scope of their work place as a consequence of intoxication, or wrongful behaviour issues, might not get reimbursement. It is critical to understand these exclusions in order to guarantee that people who qualify under California’s workers’ compensation standards receive the necessary coverage and benefits.

The three big workers’ compensation benefits that can be employing family members

Protection for Family Members: Workers’ compensation laws ensure that family members employed in the family business are eligible for benefits in case of work-related injuries or illnesses. This coverage safeguards their well-being and provides financial support during recovery.

Compliance with Legal Requirements: California law mandates that employers, including family businesses, must carry workers’ compensation insurance to cover their employees. Employing family members is no exception, and having proper coverage ensures compliance with legal obligations.

Streamlined Claim Process: By having workers’ compensation coverage in place, the claim process for family members becomes more straightforward. In the event of a work-related injury, family employees can file for benefits without complications, enabling them to focus on their recovery.

Why should you get services from our law firm?

If you are worried about whether I  should get a lawyer for workers comp and who is the workers’ comp lawyer near me? Hire us!! We are your loyal closest team for expert attorneys, here to defend your rights and see that you get the money you are due. With our extensive experience and in-depth understanding of California’s workers’ compensation laws, we’ll handle your case with care and dedication. Contact us right away for a quick consultation, and permit our skilled lawyers to assist you in building a better tomorrow. Hire us now and let justice prevail!

Conclusion

Don’t let your workers’ compensation claim go unanswered. Take action now and secure the professional representation you need. Contact us today for a free consultation and let our dedicated workers’ comp attorney fight for your rights and fair compensation. With our expertise and commitment to your case, you can trust us to navigate the legal complexities and advocate on your behalf. Don’t delay – your future is at stake. Hire us now and let us guide you towards the justice and benefits you deserve for workers’ compensation in California! Contact Workers Comp & Personal Injury Attorney San Diego At (619) 374-9320.

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Top 3 Things To Know About Workers’ Compensation Negligence

If you were injured on the job, you may wonder if you qualify for workers’ compensation. Or, if you are an employer, you may wonder if you are liable for your employee’s injuries. In either circumstance, it is crucial to comprehend the concept of workers’ compensation negligence. Here are the three most important facts regarding negligence and workers’ compensation.

3 Things You Should Know About Workers’ Compensation Negligence

Negligence Is a Critical Issue In Workers’ Compensation Negligence is an important aspect of workers’ compensation, as it can result in severe injuries and even death. Employers must take precautions to ensure their workers are safe and not exposed to hazardous conditions. Negligence can occur in a variety of ways, such as when an employer fails to provide adequate safety equipment or training or fails to correct a hazardous condition. Negligence can also occur when an employee is assigned a task that exceeds their skill level or when they are not given sufficient time to rest and recover from their work.

Workers’ Compensation Is a No-Fault System Workers’ compensation is a no-fault system that provides benefits to employees injured or made ill because of their employment. Medical expenses, income replacement, and death benefits can all be covered by insurance. An employee must demonstrate that their injury or illness is work-related before receiving benefits. Once this is determined, the employer is usually not liable for the injury or illness. Exceptions exist to this rule, however. When an employer’s actions or inactions are negligent is one such exception. If an employer is found to have been negligent, an employee may be eligible for additional benefits beyond those typically provided by workers’ compensation.

Negligence Can Be Used as A Défense In Workers’ Compensation Cases In workers’ compensation cases, negligence is frequently cited as a Défense. If the employer can demonstrate that the employee was negligent in performing their duties, the employer may not be liable for the injuries sustained. There are numerous ways for an employer to demonstrate negligence. For instance, if an employee failed to adhere to safety procedures or did not wear the proper protective equipment, the employer may be able to prove that the employee was negligent. Although negligence is frequently used as a Défense, it should be noted that it is not a fool proof Défense. An employer may still be liable for injuries even if the employee’s negligence can be proven.

Conclusion

In conclusion, negligence is a significant issue in cases involving workers’ compensation. Serious injuries may result when an employer fails to provide a safe working environment or provide adequate training to employees. If you were injured on the job, you may be eligible for compensation. Visit Gaylord and Nantais or give us a call at (562) 561-2669 for more information on your legal rights.

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What Role Does Medical History Play In A Workers’ Compensation Claim?

Medical history has a key role to play in workers’ compensation claims. A complete medical chart facilitates medical claims review. https://bit.ly/3cMnk0J

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Spokane woman charged with stealing workers’compensation benefits - Thu, 25 Jul 2019 PST

A Spokane homeowner reported the general contractor who remodeled his house to the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries when he found out she had been receiving workers’ compensation benefits at the same time. Spokane woman charged with stealing workers’compensation benefits - Thu, 25 Jul 2019 PST

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Coffee Shop Insurance Risks

Think of your favorite coffee shop, with its calming atmosphere and enticing aromas. From an insurance perspective, it might not be the first business type that comes to mind as having a multitude of insurance risks; however, when you examine them closely, there’s more than you might expect. In fact, according to our recent Restaurant Risk Report, compiled from a review of restaurant class codes as a means to reveal emerging industry trends, cafes and coffee shops actually yield the highest amount of lost time in the workplace due to employee injuries, with 45 percent more time lost than all other restaurant types.

Coffee Shop Risk Assessment

Coffee shop owners should create a robust risk management plan that can help reduce some of the common insurance risks they face. Being aware of the common reasons employees get injured on the job is the first step, helping to reduce the amount of work-related accidents in their establishment. But, injuries aren’t the only risks coffee shops face. Let’s take a closer look at some of the most common insurance risks coffee shops encounter:

1. Muscle Strains or Sprains from Slips and Falls

Slips and falls account for a substantial amount of workplace accidents and injuries, and coffee shops are no exception. Wet and slippery floors due to spills from beverages and food, or an interruption in good housekeeping practices can cause slips and falls for employees and customers. Trips can occur from uneven flooring or insufficient lighting in certain areas.

If a customer is injured due to the shop’s products or is injured on the property, the shop (and its insurance carrier) might be on the hook for medical bills, and pain and suffering. For employers, they’re likely to have a workers’compensation-claim on their hands should an employee be a slip and fall injury victim.

2. Burns or Cuts

Perhaps the most obvious coffee shop risk is burns from hot coffee. For customers, this risk presents itself when served coffee that is “too hot” (for example, the high-profile case of Liebeck v. McDonald’s Restaurant) and/or the cup’s lid is not properly secured, causing it to spill and cause a burn injury. This can open up a coffee shop business to lawsuits for customers seeking compensation for their injuries.

Employees are also at risk for burns while using equipment to prepare coffee, or from the coffee itself. Incorrect equipment settings, defective electrical wiring, etc. could heat coffee to an unsafe level. In addition, if the coffee shop serves food like sandwiches, employees are at risk for cuts from preparing these items. To learn more about safety with food preparation, check out our blog post: “Knife Safety Training Tips for Commercial Kitchens.”

3. Repetitive Motions

Lateral epicondylitis and medial epicondylitis, better known as tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow, respectively, are two conditions that cause pain and inflammation in the tendons connected to the elbow (tennis elbow affects the outside of the arm, while golfer’s elbow occurs on the inside of the arm). In both cases, these conditions are caused by repetitive motions that put strain on the arm.

When you think about how many cups of coffee are made in a day, using the same equipment repeatedly, lifting jugs of milk, grinding coffee beans and so on, you can see why a barista might succumb to tennis/golfer’s elbow, which could lead to a workers’ comp claim.

4. Property

Coffee shops require the use of expensive machinery, like espresso machines and coffee grinders. Most shops have furniture like seating and tables for their patrons. There is inventory like the coffee itself, food, milk – all of which are subject to damage should a refrigeration unit break down and cause these items to spoil. The shop’s property is also an insurance coverage consideration – the building, outdoor furniture (if applicable), signage, etc.

5. Cybersecurity Attacks

Cybercrime is persistent threat, especially for small businesses. Why do cybercriminals seek out small businesses? They're often easy targets and are prey for identity thieves because they typically have less security in place than larger companies. A cybersecurity breach of a coffee shop location could compromise customer data, such as financial information. Check out our resources on cybersecurity:

Why Do Small Businesses Need Cyber Liability Insurance?

Five Things to Know About Our Cyber Liability Insurance

Cyber Sense: Do You Know the Warning Signs of a Data Breach?

5 Data Breach Prevention Tips

AmTrust Financial Has You Covered

AmTrust Financial has insurance coverages designed for small businesses: property and casualty, businessowners, workers’ compensation, cyber liability and more. Additionally, we provide coverage catered to a variety of restaurant types, as well as a wide range of loss control resources and information. Don’t forget to visit our blog regularly for more up-to-date news, tips and information on the insurance industry.

Article Source:- https://amtrustfinancial.com/blog/loss-control/coffee-shop-insurance-risks

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Filing A Workers’ Compensation Claim After A Car Accident 

Injuries on the job can happen in a variety of ways.  Sometimes these injuries can be caused by slipping and falling, picking up a heavy object off the floor, etc.  One of the most common, and complicated, types of workers’ compensation claims is when an employee has a car accident while on the clock.

If you have been injured in a car accident while on the job in Massachusetts, and missed at least five calendar days from work (they don’t have to be consecutive), then you can file a claim for Massachusetts workers’ compensation coverage.  Generally, your employer’s workers compensation insurer must pay your medical bills and your lost wages.  They do though by law have 14 days upon notice of the claim to either start paying a claim, or they can deny a claim.

If the insurer does deny your claim, it oftentimes makes sense to hire a Boston workers’compensation attorney that can guide you through the Massachusetts Department of Industrial Accidents legal process.  The attorney can file a claim on your behalf contesting the insurance company’s denial of your case.  Keep in mind you may not file a lawsuit for negligence against your employer for workers’ compensation benefits.

If the car crash was not your fault, you have in addition to a workers’ comp claim, a third-party claim against the person who caused the car accident.  Unlike with workers’ comp, you can file a lawsuit against the third-party for negligence.

If the third-party case settles, then the workers’ compensation insurance company by law may collect a portion of the medical bills and wages they paid to you.  In this situation a Section 15 petition must be prepared and approved by either a Superior Court judge, or an administrative law judge at the Department of Industrial Accidents.

The workers’ comp and third-party legal process can be quite complicated.  I encourage you to contact us if you, a loved one, or a friend has been injured on the job as a result of a car accident.  Consultations at our office are always completely free of charge.

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REMEMBER IBR?

After the 2012 reforms most of the attention went to IMR and the huge volume of UR disputes that wound up on the doorstep of Maximus, the DWC’s IMR provider.

IBR, on the other hand, has gotten almost no attention.

One would have thought that there was little friction between payors and medical providers over bills.

The DWC has now produced a 2018 report that analyzes IMR from 2013 to 2017.

You can see the report here:

https://www.dir.ca.gov/dwc/IBR/Reports/IBR-Report-2013-2018.pdf

IBR applications peaked in late 2016 but fell substantially in 2017. By the 4th quarter of 2017 there were only 466 IBR applications filed.

When an IBR application was filed, the medical provider won 55% of those disputes (i.e. it was determined that additional reimbursement to the provider was warranted).

The report concludes that :

“Now in its sixth year, IBR continues to provide an effective process for resolving billing disputes for payment of medical and medical-legal services in the workers’compensation system.”

What is unknown is how many disputes exist between medical providers and claims administrators where the provider does not bother to seek IBR review. Perhaps some providers either don’t know about IBR or don’t want to be bothered.

Yet, unlike IMR, one would have to give IBR a positive report card.

Stay tuned.

Julius Young

www.boxerlaw.com

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Order Now: Workers' Compensation Law 2019 Update

Jon Gelman’s* newly revised and updated treatise on Workers’ Compensation Law will be published shortly by West Group of Egan, MN. The treatise is the most complete and research integrated work available on NJ Workers’ Compensation law.

The work offers an in-depth and insightful analysis that provides a quick and accurate

guidance to those who practice workplace injury law. Time-saving comments and instructions shorten the claims process and expedite handling of issues.

New areas of the law reviewed:

·      This supplement includes new case law, statutes and regulations about the compensability of work-related accidents and injuries.

·      The newly enacted statutory increase of counsel fees to be assessed on voluntary offers and tenders are explained.

·      The Supreme Court decision about the new standards determining the admissibility of reliable scientific evidence is analyzed.

·      The new case law involving the payment of temporary disability benefits is reviewed.

·      The new statutory criteria for the payment of supplemental payments besides workers’ compensation now afforded to corrections officers is discussed.

·      The recent prohibition of e-cigarettes in the workplace is reviewed.

·      Recently promulgated administrative rules establishing new criteria for judicial performance are explained.

·      The new Court Rules governing the permitted uses and disclosure of protected personal information and the expanding use of online data access is addressed in this supplement.

Gelman on Workers’Compensation Law is exclusively integrated into the entire world-wide leading legal research network of West Group-Reuters-Thomson publications.

Gelman on Workers' Compensation Law is Now Available on PROVIEW™ as an e-BOOK Edition. Now you have Workers' Compensation Law, 2rd Ed (Vol.38-39A, NJ Practice Series, available conveniently on your mobile device.

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MEDICAL BILLING – TYPES ARE BIG COMPANY

But, because most personnel’payment leaves are included beneath the FMLA, an employer’s disappointment to deal with these leaves as FMLA leaves can cause inadvertent violations of the statute’s requirements. To help understand the complex legal web of the FMLA and personnel’payment, the Authors have discovered nine frequently requested questions with this topic. The responses are based on analyses of the FMLA, its regulations, judge cases, Division of Job Wage and Hour view letters, and discussions with HR and appropriate experts.

The FMLA is a necessary federal leave law meant to defend workers who need to get time away from function to wait to certain family and medical Job leave medical form. It applies to employers with 50 or maybe more workers and all community agencies and colleges and allows an suitable staff to take around 12 months of job-protected leave for different household and medical reasons, including medical keep when the staff is unable to function due to a “serious health condition.”

Workers’compensation (“WC”) statutes are largely state liability and income continuation regulations that defend personnel that are injured while working. Virtually every state features a law that guarantees an income (funded by employers and the state) to employees hurt on the task and at the same time places limits on the employer’s duty for the injury. Benefits range from state to mention but generally include medical treatment, rehabilitation, disability, and wage continuation. WC statutes usually are not leave regulations, however. Most claims don’t need employers to provide a specific quantity of keep for workers’compensation, and only a few states need reinstatement from WC leave.

If the worker is qualified to receive leave beneath the FMLA and the harm is known as a “significant wellness problem,” the WC leave ought to be handled underneath the FMLA. The FMLA defines critical wellness situation extensively to include any “condition, harm, impairment, or bodily or mental issue that requires” either inpatient treatment or ongoing therapy by a healthcare provider. The statute doesn’t identify between work-related and nonwork-related injuries. Thus, any on-the-job harm that will require a member of staff to take leave to find inpatient treatment or ongoing therapy likely will soon be covered by the FMLA.

Accordingly, whenever an employee is hurt on the job and needs time off to recoup, the employer instantly should determine if the worker is qualified to receive keep under the FMLA. If the worker is qualified to receive FMLA keep, the boss should tell the employee in writing that the leave is covered under the FMLA so your keep time may be measured from the employee’s 12-week FMLA entitlement. If the company does not work the WC keep simultaneously with the FMLA leave, the staff can always have the full 12-week FMLA entitlement available to use following the WC leave.

Some professionals suggest that WC leaves be treated separately from other types of leaves to make sure submission with the requirements of state individuals’compensation laws. However, managing personnel’compensation as an entirely separate sounding leave might cause employers to unintentionally neglect the requirements of the FMLA.

To be able to take the full time allocated to WC leave from an employee’s annual FMLA leave entitlement, the company must alert the staff in writing that the WC keep is specified as FMLA leave and will count against, and work concurrently with, the employee’s 12-week entitlement. The discover to the worker must aspect the specific obligations of the employee while on FMLA keep and explain the effects of a disappointment to meet up these obligations. Most employers use the Division of Labor’s Type WH-381 to comply with your notice requirements. If the company doesn’t give you the discover, it can not depend the WC leave towards the 12-week FMLA entitlement. Thus, the employee might be eligible to one more 12 weeks of FMLA keep at a later date.

If the staff has been on WC keep without having to be placed particularly on FMLA leave, the company should send observe to the employee immediately so that the FMLA time starts running. However, the employer might then only designate the keep from the time published observe to the staff is provided. It can not retroactively designate the time allocated to WC leave against the FMLA entitlement.

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MEDICAL BILLING – TYPES ARE BIG COMPANY

But, because most personnel’payment leaves are included beneath the FMLA, an employer’s disappointment to deal with these leaves as FMLA leaves can cause inadvertent violations of the statute’s requirements. To help understand the complex legal web of the FMLA and personnel’payment, the Authors have discovered nine frequently requested questions with this topic. The responses are based on analyses of the FMLA, its regulations, judge cases, Division of Job Wage and Hour view letters, and discussions with HR and appropriate experts.

The FMLA is a necessary federal leave law meant to defend workers who need to get time away from function to wait to certain family and medical Job leave medical form. It applies to employers with 50 or maybe more workers and all community agencies and colleges and allows an suitable staff to take around 12 months of job-protected leave for different household and medical reasons, including medical keep when the staff is unable to function due to a “serious health condition.”

Workers’compensation (“WC”) statutes are largely state liability and income continuation regulations that defend personnel that are injured while working. Virtually every state features a law that guarantees an income (funded by employers and the state) to employees hurt on the task and at the same time places limits on the employer’s duty for the injury. Benefits range from state to mention but generally include medical treatment, rehabilitation, disability, and wage continuation. WC statutes usually are not leave regulations, however. Most claims don’t need employers to provide a specific quantity of keep for workers’compensation, and only a few states need reinstatement from WC leave.

If the worker is qualified to receive leave beneath the FMLA and the harm is known as a “significant wellness problem,” the WC leave ought to be handled underneath the FMLA. The FMLA defines critical wellness situation extensively to include any “condition, harm, impairment, or bodily or mental issue that requires” either inpatient treatment or ongoing therapy by a healthcare provider. The statute doesn’t identify between work-related and nonwork-related injuries. Thus, any on-the-job harm that will require a member of staff to take leave to find inpatient treatment or ongoing therapy likely will soon be covered by the FMLA.

Accordingly, whenever an employee is hurt on the job and needs time off to recoup, the employer instantly should determine if the worker is qualified to receive keep under the FMLA. If the worker is qualified to receive FMLA keep, the boss should tell the employee in writing that the leave is covered under the FMLA so your keep time may be measured from the employee’s 12-week FMLA entitlement. If the company does not work the WC keep simultaneously with the FMLA leave, the staff can always have the full 12-week FMLA entitlement available to use following the WC leave.

Some professionals suggest that WC leaves be treated separately from other types of leaves to make sure submission with the requirements of state individuals’compensation laws. However, managing personnel’compensation as an entirely separate sounding leave might cause employers to unintentionally neglect the requirements of the FMLA.

To be able to take the full time allocated to WC leave from an employee’s annual FMLA leave entitlement, the company must alert the staff in writing that the WC keep is specified as FMLA leave and will count against, and work concurrently with, the employee’s 12-week entitlement. The discover to the worker must aspect the specific obligations of the employee while on FMLA keep and explain the effects of a disappointment to meet up these obligations. Most employers use the Division of Labor’s Type WH-381 to comply with your notice requirements. If the company doesn’t give you the discover, it can not depend the WC leave towards the 12-week FMLA entitlement. Thus, the employee might be eligible to one more 12 weeks of FMLA keep at a later date.

If the staff has been on WC keep without having to be placed particularly on FMLA leave, the company should send observe to the employee immediately so that the FMLA time starts running. However, the employer might then only designate the keep from the time published observe to the staff is provided. It can not retroactively designate the time allocated to WC leave against the FMLA entitlement.

from https://topmedicalforms.wordpress.com/2017/10/30/medical-billing-types-are-big-company/ from http://topmedicalforms.blogspot.com/2017/10/medical-billing-types-are-big-company.html

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Who Is an “Essential Worker” in the COVID-19 Scenario?

COVID-19 has changed the definition of “essential worker.” Read this blog to know the categories that fall under this definition now. https://bit.ly/38VO2Sa

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THE CALIFORNIA SUPREME COURT SPEAKS

The California Supreme Court has now issued a decision in the closely watched case King v. CompPartners (see link to the decision below).

In its decision the California Supreme Court finds that the workers’ compensation system is the exclusive remedy of a worker harmed by the utilization review process. In doing so the court rejects an attempt to find a duty of care by the UR reviewer to the worker which could support a civil tort action.

Workers’ comp stakeholders had rightfully looked at this as a significant case.

Worker advocates and the applicant bar were cheered by the possibility that UR reviewers could be subject to tort actions.

In Mr. King’s case the UR reviewer apparently failed to recommend tapering of Klonopin. Thereafter, King suffered several seizures after going off the medication, which was not certified by the UR reviewer and not provided by the employer/insurer.

Employers and insurers saw the case as an attempt to create an end-run around workers’ comp. They feared that this would destroy the extensive system of treatment guidelines, utilization review and IMR that they have backed.

The employers and insurers have won this one. The court finds that the tort claims are pre-empted by the California workers’ comp system.

Two justices (Liu and Cuellar) did sign a concurring opinion which states that:

“But the undisputed facts in this case suggest that the workers’compensation system, and the utilization review process in particular, may not beworking as the Legislature intended.”

Liu and Cuéllar develop their concerns in detail, which I will quote here:

“For example, “decisions to modify or deny a treatment request must be performed by licensed physicians, who must make medical necessity determinations in keeping with a uniform schedule of medical treatment guidelines. [Citations.] As particularly relevant here, . . . ‘medical care shall not be discontinued until the employee’s physician has been notified of the decision and a care plan has been agreed upon by the physician that is appropriate for the medical needs of the employee. To the extent that . . . a utilization review organization fails to abide by a statutorily required part of the utilization review process, the . . . organization may be subject to administrative penalties.  A physician who makes unsound professional judgments in this capacity is subject to professional discipline, which may include the loss of his or her license. And . . . employers are ultimately responsible for paying [compensatory] benefits to workers who suffer injuries as a result of the utilization review process.” 

“The record in this case does not indicate whether defendants followed therelevant statutory and regulatory requirements in discontinuing Kirk King’s prescription for Klonopin. But the seizures King suffered as a result of his abrupt withdrawal from the drug provide grounds for skepticism that “a care plan . . . appropriate for the medical needs of the employee” was establishedbefore his prescription was discontinued. (Lab. Code, § 4610, former subd. (g)(3)(B), now subd. (i)(4)(c).) And even if defendants fully complied with the relevant requirements, it is questionable whether those requirements are enough to prevent similar injuries from occurring in the future. The “compensation bargain” that underlies the workers’ compensation system may allow for some “mistakes in the utilization review process.”  But the balance that bargain strikes between employers’ interests and workers’ interests presumes that utilization review — which is conducted either by the worker’s employer or by an entity “stand[ing] in the shoes of [the] employer[]”  — will be performed “with appropriate competence and care” (id. at p. 22). The limited record here raises doubts as to whether King’s utilization review was handled properly. The Legislature may wish to examine whether the existing safeguards provide sufficient incentives for competent and careful utilization review.”

So there will not be a viable tort action.

But, as noted by Liu and Cuellar, it may be time to look at building more safeguards into the UR process to make sure that workers are not harmed.

Here is the decision in King V. CompPartners:

KingV.CompPartners(2018)

Stay tuned.

Julius Young

https://www.boxerlaw.com/attorney/julius-o-young/

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