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By Steve Franco As 2025 draws to a close, it’s time to reflect on the progress of your workers’ compensation case. Whether you’ve made strides in your recovery, faced challenges with treatment approvals, or remained in ongoing negotiations, December is the perfect time to take…
Navigating Workers’ Compensation Claims Amidst High-Profile Allegations: Understanding Psychological Injury Claims
By Rene Munoz Recent high-profile allegations involving prominent figures like Sean “Diddy” Combs and Jay-Z have brought issues of psychological trauma and mental health to the forefront of public discourse. These cases highlight the profound impact that psychological injuries can have on individuals, emphasizing the…
How to Close Your Workers’ Compensation Case in 2025: What You Need to Know in a Changing World
By Steve Franco As 2025 unfolds, the workers’ compensation landscape remains a critical issue for injured workers seeking resolution for their cases. With the transition of presidential power from Joe Biden to Donald Trump on January 20th, 2025, many are wondering how this shift might…
Can you tell me the two main ways to settle my workers’ comp case?
If you’re a California injured worker, you have two main options in settling your case when the time is right. You can either settle by a Stipulated Award (Stips) or by Compromise and Release (C&R). There are upsides and downsides to each but you should…
I have a union job. Is there a law that says I must resign to settle my case with a Compromise & Release? I do not want to resign. The current adjuster says I need to resign to settle. What should I do?
No defendant is ever forced to settle a claim by a lump sum Compromise & Release. There is also no law saying that an insurance company has to offer you a C&R. Therefore, it is your decision to accept the offer and quit or not…
