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By Estela Barajas On October 7, 2024, the Insurance Journal reported that the California Department of Insurance has approved a decrease in workers’ compensation rates for 2024. While this might sound like good news for employers who pay into the system, injured workers might wonder:…
Changing Your Doctor After Being Discharged from Care
At Franco Muñoz Law Firm, we want to help you understand your rights when it comes to workers’ compensation. One important topic is what happens if you want to change your treating doctor after you have been discharged from care. Let’s break it down. What…
Your Right to Medical Care: Why a Security System Counts in Workers’ Comp
Understanding the Scope of Care Under LC 4600: The Duty to Cure or Relieve In the realm of Workers’ Compensation, the employer’s duty under Labor Code (LC) 4600 is clear: they must furnish medical treatment reasonably required to cure or relieve the injured worker from…
