Author name: Christopher Lyle

Estimated reading time: 18 minutes Key Takeaways Criminal charges do not automatically bar California workers’ comp benefits; compensability turns on whether the injury “arises out of and in the course of employment” and whether a statutory exclusion applies under Labor Code §3600. Two exclusions insurers frequently raise are intoxication and willful misconduct. The employer/insurer bears […]

Estimated reading time: 12 minutes Key Takeaways In California, most app-based drivers are treated as independent contractors under Prop 22, so traditional DWC workers’ comp does not apply unless the driver is proven to be an employee. Prop 22 provides a limited injury protection package only while a driver is “engaged” in a ride or

Estimated reading time: 15 minutes Key Takeaways The short answer to “what is the purpose of the nervous system” is communication and control: it receives information, processes it, and sends commands to keep you alive, safe, and functioning. Your nervous system operates on multiple levels at once—automatic functions (like breathing), voluntary movement, and higher processes

Estimated reading time: 17 minutes Key Takeaways If you’re searching for childcare help injured worker, workers’ compensation may cover childcare in limited situations when it is medically necessary and reasonable under state rules. Coverage decisions typically hinge on medical necessity, clear activity restrictions, causation to the work injury, and documentation of reasonable, local childcare costs.

Estimated reading time: 18 minutes Key Takeaways Vocational experts translate medical restrictions into real-world employability, wage capacity, and retraining options that can raise or lower disability outcomes. Core deliverables include a job skills assessment after injury, a return to work evaluation, labor market surveys, and disability rating vocational evidence. Credible vocational opinions hinge on up-to-date