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05/28/2026

You get an impairment rating on your workplace injury. Then the law generates an entirely different number. Then that changes. Sound familiar?

Permanent disability in California workers’ comp is one of the most misunderstood parts of an injury claim. Your final rating isn’t just based on the injury itself. It can be affected by medical evaluations, age, occupation and apportionment.

Your rating impacts what benefits you receive so understanding the terms matters.

Before you accept any number at face value, learn how permanent disability ratings actually work:
https://www.geklaw.com/workers-compensation/permanent-disability-terms.htm

Questions about your case? Call GEKLAW for a free case evaluation.

Learn how permanent disability ratings work in California workers' compensation cases, including WPI, apportionment, MMI, and how disability percentages affect benefits and settlements.

05/27/2026

Surgery can change more than your recovery timeline. It can change your workers’ compensation case.

If surgery is recommended after a workplace injury, questions around timing, approval, future medical care and settlement value can become more important than many injured workers realize.

Before making decisions, understand how surgery may affect your rights and your claim. Read more: https://www.geklaw.com/workers-compensation/surgery.htm

Then call GEKLAW at (213) 739-7000 to discuss next steps.

Understand how surgery, surgical recommendations, permanent disability ratings, and future medical exposure can affect California workers' compensation settlements.

05/22/2026

A lot of injured workers assume delays, denied treatment or unanswered questions are just “part of the process.”

They are not.

California’s workers’ compensation system is complicated, and too many workers go through it without fully understanding their rights, available benefits or what should actually be happening with their claim. That confusion can cost people time, medical care and income when they need support the most.

Knowing the process matters. So does having the right guidance when things stop moving the way they should. At GEKLAW, we help injured workers navigate the workers’ compensation process and stay informed every step of the way.

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GEKLAW represents injured workers in Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside, Orange, Kern, Ventura, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo and San Diego counties.

05/22/2026

A newly released report from the State of California Department of Industrial Relations California Division of Workers’ Compensation’s Audit & Enforcement Unit raises serious concerns about ongoing compliance issues within California’s workers’ compensation system.

The 2024 audit findings identified thousands of violations, including unpaid indemnity benefits owed to injured workers, delayed payments and claims handling failures across insurers, self-insured employers and third-party administrators statewide.

These findings are an important reminder that injured workers often face unnecessary obstacles when trying to access the benefits they depend on after a workplace injury. Accountability and oversight remain critical to protecting workers throughout the claims process. GEKLAW is here to help.

Thank you to the California Applicants' Attorneys Association for sharing and discussing these important findings affecting California workers.

DWC Audit Raises Concerns Over Unpaid Benefits and Systemic Violations

05/21/2026

A workplace injury can impact more than your health. It can affect your income, your future and your peace of mind.

In California, workers’ compensation may provide benefits for medical treatment, lost wages, permanent disability and more, but understanding what you are entitled to is not always straightforward.

That’s why knowing your rights matters. GEKLAW helps injured workers navigate the workers’ compensation system and fight for the full benefits they deserve.

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GEKLAW represents injured workers in Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside, Orange, Kern, Ventura, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo and San Diego counties.

Learn how California workers' compensation pays temporary disability, permanent disability, and medical benefits after a job injury.

05/15/2026

GEKLAW Attorneys Adam Dombchik, Erika Vargas and Byron Lansford were proud to attend the Women for a New Los Angeles Luncheon hosted by the Los Angeles Alliance for a New Economy (LAANE), celebrating the powerful women leaders, advocates and changemakers shaping a stronger and more equitable Los Angeles.

The event highlighted the impact of women driving progress in workers’ rights, economic justice and community leadership across Southern California. GEKLAW is honored to support spaces that elevate women’s voices and the fight for fairness and opportunity for all.

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05/14/2026

Getting hurt at work is stressful enough. Don’t make mistakes that could hurt your case too.

⚠️ Speak up right away and report the injury.
⚠️ Don’t “push through” the pain hoping it disappears.
⚠️ Follow your doctor’s treatment plan carefully.
⚠️ Don’t try to figure out workers’ comp on your own.

The team at GEKLAW is here to help protect your rights and guide you through the process every step of the way.

Call (213) 739-7000 or visit GEKLAW.com.

GEKLAW represents injured workers in Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside, Orange, Kern, Ventura, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo and San Diego counties.

05/09/2026

Certain jobs come with risks that can lead to serious long-term health conditions. Under California law, some injuries and illnesses are legally presumed to be work-related based on a worker’s profession. For example, firefighters and police officers exposed to carcinogens on the job may qualify for presumptive injury protections if diagnosed with cancer.

While these cases can shift the burden of proof to the employer, securing the benefits you deserve is rarely straightforward. That’s why having experienced legal representation matters.

Contact GEKLAW to learn more about presumptive injuries and your rights.

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GEKLAW represents injured workers in Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside, Orange, Kern, Ventura, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo and San Diego counties.

05/08/2026

After fighting to prove a registered nurse’s back injury was work-related, GEKLAW successfully pushed the defendant to accept the claim and secured a fair medical evaluation through a neutral Agreed Medical Examiner.

The result? A settlement that provided a reasonable level of permanent disability compensation while allowing our client to keep doing the work she loves as a registered nurse.

Protecting injured workers and helping them move forward is what we do every day.

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GEKLAW represents injured workers in Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside, Orange, Kern, Ventura, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo and San Diego counties.

04/22/2026

When a claim is met with resistance, having the right legal guidance can make all the difference.

A recent client shared how GEKLAW Managing Partner Adam Dombchik helped them navigate a complex presumptive injury case, providing consistent communication and strong advocacy every step of the way, even when their employer challenged responsibility.

Workers’ compensation can be difficult to navigate alone. With the right support, the path forward becomes clearer. Call GEKLAW. We can help.

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GEKLAW represents injured workers in Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside, Orange, Kern, Ventura, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo and San Diego counties.