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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…
California Workers Comp Settlement Chart: How Much Does Workers’ Comp Pay?
California Workers Comp Settlement Chart: How Much Does Workers’ Comp Pay? BY RENE MUNOZ When you suffer an injury at work, one of the first questions you might ask is, How much is my workers’ comp case worth? Understanding the potential value of your workers’…
How to Close Your Workers’ Compensation Case
By Estela Barajas Navigating the workers’ compensation process can be complex and overwhelming, especially when it’s time to close your case. Whether you’re aiming to maximize your benefits or seeking a swift resolution, understanding the options and procedures is crucial. Here, we’ll guide you through…
Rene Muñoz Wins $1.85 Million for Injured Tesla Automobile Worker
Rene Munoz fights for Tesla worker’s rights and gets $1,850,000.00 for his client. Michael M. was working on the assembly line on January 24, 2019. While he was working, a car skipped out of the assembly line and struck Michael’s right knee. He was evaluated…
Franco Munoz Law Firm Wins $1.6 Million Award for Client in Workers’ Comp Case
Pipefitter Michael Killian led a healthy and vigorous life until one day in 2007 when he could no longer continue working. He had worked as a pipefitter for the employer from 1995 through 2007. In the course of his career, he was exposed to various…
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…
