Leadership in Action: Insights from CAAA President Scott Ford In a recent interview for the California Applicants Association monthly newsletter, ACAAAmplishments (Sept. 2024), Scott Ford, a seasoned lawyer and current president of the California Applicants’ Attorneys Association, shared his approach to leadership, the upcoming winter convention, and his commitment to workers’ rights. His insights [Read more]

F&W Attorney, Analisa Swan Receives the 2023 Roz Teller Volunteer of the Year Award for the Democratic Party of the San Fernando Valley On 12/3/23, Ford & Wallach attorney, Analisa Swan, was very honored to receive the Democratic Party of the San Fernando Valley’s (“DPSFV”) Roz Teller Volunteer of the Year Award at the [Read more]

Why is My Workers' Compensation Claim Delayed? When you report a work-related injury to your employer, you initiate the process of obtaining WC benefits. The first and most important benefit is a referral to a workers' compensation (WC) physician for medical treatment. If your WC treating doctor takes you off work while you are [Read more]

Labor Code 132a Protects Injured Workers from Discrimination Labor Code 132a is the declared policy of the state of California that there should not be discrimination against workers who are injured in the course and scope of their employment. This means that a worker cannot be fired due to a workers' comp claim or [Read more]

Labor Code 4600 and The Utilization Review Process Did you know that under Labor Code section 4600, the employer’s workers’ compensation insurance carrier is responsible for all medical treatment “reasonably necessary to cure or relieve” the effects of the injury? Once the injury is reported to the employer, the employer should refer the injured worker [Read more]

California Workers' Compensation is Based On "The Great Compromise" Did you know that the California workers’ compensation (“WC”) system is a “no-fault” system?  This means that even if you are 100% at fault for causing your work injury(ies), you may potentially be entitled to claim WC benefits from your employer or WC insurance carrier. [Read more]

What are your responsibilities if your doctor gives you work restrictions? What are your employer’s responsibilities? If your treating doctor has you off work and your case is admitted, you are entitled to Temporary Disability (TD) Benefits. As a general rule, TD benefits are two-thirds of the gross (pre-tax) wages you lose while you [Read more]