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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration to award applicant's attorney a 15% fee on a lump sum temporary disability (TD) payment. The WCAB found that the employer's carrier received notice of the attorney's request to withhold fees from the TD payment, despite a dispute over fax receipt. By failing to withhold the requested fees, the defendant became liable for an additional attorney's fee of $4,835.88. This decision overturns the prior administrative law judge's denial of the fee.
CLAUDIA KNIGHT vs. TRIDENT USA HEALTH SERVICES, AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING, PA is a workers' compensation case decided in Salinas. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in Salinas.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration to award applicant's attorney a 15% fee on a lump sum temporary disability (TD) payment. The WCAB found that the employer's carrier received notice of the attorney's request to withhold fees from the TD payment, despite a dispute over fax receipt. By failing to withhold the requested fees, the defendant became liable for an additional attorney's fee of $4,835.88. This decision overturns the prior administrative law judge's denial of the fee.
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