At Franco Muñoz Law Firm, we want to help you understand your rights as a worker. One important topic is the “exclusive remedy rule” and how it affects claims against your co-workers. What is the Exclusive Remedy Rule? The exclusive remedy rule means that if…
Recent Workers’ Compensation Case Shows Importance of Accurate Impairment Evaluation
BY STEVE FRANCO In a significant decision by the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) involving Sammy Vigil versus the County of Kern, the intricacies of impairment evaluation and apportionment were thoroughly examined. This case sheds light on the complexities of determining permanent disability in workers’…