7 Reasons NOT to Get a Medical Legal Report in California AME/QME Process
One of the most important decisions a claims examiner must make is whether to get a medical-legal report. Before the 2004 reform law (SB 899), each party could choose their own qualified medical...
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5 Good Reasons to STOP Before Deposing a Doctor
When you get a “bad” report from an agreed medical exam (AME) or a panel qualified medical exam (PQME) your first thought might be to depose the doctor. Your second thought should be, maybe not. 5...
View ArticleCALIFORNIA UPDATE Almaraz/Guzman Law is Now Final
Last year, the California Supreme Court denied review in Milpitas v. Guzman, and more recently the Court denied review in SCIF v. Almaraz. So Almaraz/Guzman law is now final. The Almaraz/Guzman...
View ArticleNavarra Explains California WCAB Decision in Messele v. Pitco
On September 26, 2011, the WCAB issued an en banc decision in Messele v. Pitco. In short, the WCAB said that a party must wait 16 days after objecting to the treating doctor and offering an Agreed...
View ArticleCalifornia Quick Tip: Five Reasons to File a DOR Declaration of Readiness
Here are five reasons to file a Declaration of Readiness to proceed (DOR) 1. You will resolve an issue. Whether you file a DOR only on one issue, for example AOE/COE, or on all issues, including...
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