This month, Appel Law Firm LLP celebrates its 25th anniversary. This remarkable milestone would not have been possible without the trust, support, and loyalty of our clients, friends, and colleagues. Our success over the past quarter-century can be attributed to providing the highest quality legal services and obtaining the best possible results for our clients.
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Appel Law Firm Celebrates 25th Anniversary
August 28, 2020 By Leave a Comment
CA Governor’s Workers COVID-19 Compensation Order
May 21, 2020 By Leave a Comment
If you are injured or develop an illness related to your work, you are entitled to receive certain benefits. That is the point of California’s workers’ compensation system: to ensure that people who are hurt or become ill as a result of their jobs get what they need to recover. Prior to May 6, 2020
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Uber Releases Safety Report Revealing Car Accident and Assault Statistics
January 14, 2020 By Leave a Comment
Millions of Americans rely on ride-sharing services — like those offered by Uber — to go places. More convenient and readily available than cabs, getting an Uber is as simple as a few taps on your phone. But although it is easy to use, there are some risks involved in taking an Uber — both
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Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) vs Agreed Medical Evaluator (AME)
January 2, 2020 By Leave a Comment
If you were injured in a work-related accident in California, you may be entitled to receive workers’ compensation benefits through your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance. Besides paying temporary disability benefits for lost wages during the time you are unable to work, these benefits also cover the expenses of the medical evaluator, current health treatments, and
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Discover the exciting features of the Deuces Wild card game
August 16, 2019 By Leave a Comment
Get ready for an exciting journey into the realm of card games with Deuces Wild. This well-loved video poker variant puts a special twist on the traditional game, providing players with an exciting experience full of tactics, anticipation and the chance to win big. Our comprehensive guide covers every aspect of Deuces Wild card game,
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Sobering Walnut Creek Bicycle Crash Statistics from 2004-2016
January 9, 2019 By Leave a Comment
Walnut Creek is a wonderful place to ride your bicycle. The city is dedicated to providing resources for bicyclists so you can find a safe and scenic trip every time you feel like going for a ride. However, with the popularity of bicycling for recreation and commuting, accidents become inevitable. Drivers are not always aware
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California’s Utilization Review Process Explained
May 18, 2018 By Leave a Comment
There is growing interest in ensuring that anyone who receives medical care through workers’ compensation claims deserves it. It’s a harsh reality in California. If you have suffered an injury at work, you likely just want to ensure your losses are covered by the coverage employers are required to maintain under law. However, this process
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Workers’ Compensation: Difference Between Compromise and Release vs. Stipulation
May 17, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Main Takeaways The workers’ compensation (WC) system in California includes a variety of payment types. The payment types an injured employee receives as they move through the CA workers’ compensation system depends on the extent of their injury(ies). Once the injured worker reaches Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI), settlement negotiations can begin. California’s WC: Periodic Payments
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California’s Employment Development Department and Work Compensation FAQs
May 16, 2018 By Leave a Comment
If a worker sustains an injury while on the job, the employer compensates them through workers’ compensation (WC) insurance. If an individual suffers an illness or injury that is not related to their work, they can ask for time off for treatment through disability insurance (DI), which is a component of the state disability insurance
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Workers’ Compensation: How to Calculate Your TTD Rate in California
May 15, 2018 By Leave a Comment
If you’ve been hurt at work and have been deemed unable to work by your treating workers’ compensation physician, you are entitled to receive temporary total disability, or TTD benefits, to help replace your lost income while you recover from your industrial injuries. How to Calculate TTD The calculations used to determine how much you’ll
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