Best way to settle a workers' Comp Case. California Attorney. Compromise and Release vs Stipulation

In this video, I walk you through your settlement options with pros and cons then a practical application to help you find the settlement option that is the best fit for you.

Please note this information will only be relevant for injuries that are under the jurisdiction of California WCAB.
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Video Chapters
0:01 What to Consider at the End of Your Workers' Compensation Case
0:27 Video Topic Introduction
0:32 Big Picture - How We Arrive at Settlement
0:45 California Workers' Compensation Settlement Options
0:56 Stipulation with Request for Award Overview
1:17 Stip Pros
2:10 Stip Cons
3:13 C&R Overview
3:25 C&R Pros
4:22 C&R Cons
5:22 Which Settlement Option is the Best Fit for Me
5:33 Settlement Option Summary Chart with Pros and Cons
6:48 Call to Action for our Mission
6:59 Special Offer of Help
7:15 Bloopers and Disclaimer
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Hello, my name is Naomi. I have been practicing in Southern California since 2012. I opened my own firm because after seeing how the work comp "mills" functioned, I knew there was a better way. My firm is different because our clients are able to access their attorney and we focus on client education, so they are informed and feel comfortable throughout the entire work comp process.

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Thank you so much for clarification!!! 🙏🏻

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Love your video, very informative and understandable.

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[lissuga]

Thank you so much sweetheart! I was so confused with my offer and didn’t want to resign! After a year of my injuries, I still haven’t received any treatment whatsoever but I was not looking for monetary compensation however I have come to fully understand the game!!! This is so sad!! I only wanted to get better and get back to my normal life!!

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This video was very informative and helpful. Thank you for posting.

[karlward]

Very clear and Helpful explanation, Thank you.

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[Rare-coins]

Great video You deserve great things .your videos are clear and to the point. Thank you

[ataylor]

Just found your channel . This vudeo is so helpful have my case from 2004 still ongoing and i just want it settled.

[powell]

Thank you, this video was very informative

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Great Video!!! You are the Best!! God bless...

[laubellejono]

Hi Naomi. Awesome and very informative videos.

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[pt]

This is a very helpful video. If I break a bone in my leg and had surgery, would it be better if I choose stip and rewards ?

[overrunwithboys]

Do you have any videos about Keeping the Medicals OPEN ?.. We live in PA, husband has a Severe leg injury from a Steel Mill, "Leg Salvage" situation... 9 operations, on Workmans comp for 2 yrs, released on MMI, he can only do Sedentary work, can't walk/ drive more than 3 hours, has a leg brace, etc. Lawyer wants to do Medicare Set Aside, we want Medicals to stay open.. Question: Can the Workmans Comp Insurance Company completely deny Indemnity/ Wage Loss Settlement if we want to keep Medicals Open ? Love your videos, wish you were in PA !

[elbori]

Hi. I have a question. At 5:15 you stated that if you do a compromise and release and are on Medicare it can affect the amount you receive. Can you further explain that to me please? Btw, I love the way you explain everything in your videos! On behalf of injured workers, I thank you so much!

[filipoinzagione]

I already did my FCE but before then the doctor suggested I should have another surgery to make it the 3rd time having surgerys on my ankle or steroids injection for the pains, is too much for me but I wanted to do the surgery again instead.so my question is, will the insurance still pay for the surgery I want to do now even tho I have already gone for the FCE?Another question, why does insurance or workers comp wanted me to do another FCE while the first results for the FCE I did is out.Thank you for the good work!👍🏾