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SIBTF REQUIREMENTS

To reach SIF liability, the injured worker has meet the INDUSTRIAL THRESHOLD:

The Pre-existing Disability

Once Industrial Threshold was met there is another requirement, an “OVERALL THRESHOLD” which is: the calculation of the PD from the pre-existing disability or impairment PLUS the PD from the Worker’s Compensation Injury known as Subsequent Industry must equal 70% PD or greater.

The Pre-Existing Injury must meet the following criterias:

1. The pre-existed injury must be labor disabling:

The Pre-existed must be ratable injury: The pre-existing condition must have been labor disabling, as it has been defined by the Courts as any condition that would be ratable if it had been caused by an industrial injury. Pursuant to Escobedo v. Marshalls (2005) 70 CCC 604, 19 [en banc], “…the chief requirement for SIF benefits is that the condition must have been ‘labor disabling’ prior to the occurrence of the subsequent industrial injury. (Ferguson v. Industrial Acc. Com. (1958) 50 Cal.2d 469, 477 [326 P.2d 145]23 CCC 108]; Franklin v. WCAB 79 Cal.App.3d at pp. 237-238.)”
The Pre-existed must simply be a disability for which partial permanent could be made if it were industrial: An injured worker to be entitled to SIBTF benefits, his prior permanent disability need not have caused actual earnings loss; the Court cited in Brown v.WCAB & SIF 36 CCC 627 (1971): “Although the prior disability need not be reflected in the form of loss of earnings, if it is not, it must be of a kind upon which an award for partial permanent disabilities could be made had it been industrially caused. This is necessary to distinguish it from a “lighting up” aggravation, or acceleration of the pre-existing physical condition where the employer is to be held liable for the whole.”(36 CCC 635).

1. The Pre-existing disability for SIF purposes must be existed at the time of the subsequent industrial injury occurred: Pursuant to Bachrach case (SIF v. IAC (Bachrach)) 147 Cal. App. 22 818 , the existence of a non-disabling pathological condition is not sufficient to justify entitlement to SIF benefits. Further according to Franklin v. WCAB (1978) 79 Cal. App.3rd 224, a retroactive prophylactic work restriction will not support SIF liability. Additionally, an SIF applicant cannot rely upon a retroactive assignment of disability in the absence of contemporaneous evidence to meet applicant’s burden of proof.

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Workers'Comp Practice Areas

At Rawa Law Group, we have a proven track record of success in handling a wide range of Worker’s compensation cases, ensuring fair compensation to the victims. Some of them include:

Office-Related Injuries

Office-related injuries involve injuries occurring in office environments. It includes claims for conditions like repetitive strain or slip and fall accidents, seeking compensation for medical costs and lost wages.
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Fatal Workplace Accidents

Fatal Workplace Accidents involve claims for families of workers who die due to work-related incidents. It includes seeking compensation for wrongful death, funeral expenses, and loss of income.
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Back and Neck Injuries

Back and Neck Injuries occur from workplace accidents involving the spine or back. It includes claims for medical treatment, lost wages, and compensation for long-term impacts from such injuries.
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Medical Benefits Claims

Medical Benefits Claims involve seeking coverage for medical expenses related to workplace injuries. It includes ensuring all necessary treatments and therapies are covered under workers’ compensation.
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Disability Claims

Disability Claims involves a request where the claimant shows disability, making a disability determination, to receive claimant benefits. It must be advised immediately. Learn More

Delayed Workers’ Compensation Claims

Delayed Workers’ Compensation Claims address delays in receiving workers’ compensation benefits. It involves efforts to expedite the claims process and ensure timely access to medical and wage benefits.
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Denied Workers’ Compensation Claims

Denied Workers’ Compensation Claims involve legal action to overturn denied claims. It includes challenging decisions to secure benefits and compensation for work-related injuries or conditions.
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Spinal Cord Injuries

Spinal Cord Injuries are serious injuries involving the spinal cord, often from workplace accidents. It includes claims for medical expenses, rehabilitation, and compensation for permanent disability effects.
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Burn Injuries

Burn Injuries occur from workplace accidents involving fire or chemicals. It includes seeking compensation for medical treatment, rehabilitation, pain and suffering, and lost wages due to burn injuries.
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Workers’ Compensation Appeals

Workers’ Compensation Appeals involve challenging denied or inadequate compensation claims. It includes legal efforts to overturn denials and secure rightful benefits for work-related injuries or conditions.
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Hearing Loss Claims

Hearing Loss Claims relate to workplace-induced hearing damage from excessive noise. It includes claims for medical treatment and compensation for the loss of hearing abilities due to work conditions.
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Workplace Chemical Exposure

Workplace Chemical Exposure involves health issues from hazardous chemicals at work. It includes conditions like respiratory problems or skin diseases, requiring medical benefits and compensation for long-term health effects.
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Slip and Falls at Work

Slips and Falls at Work involve injuries from slipping or tripping on workplace premises. It includes hazards like wet floors or uneven surfaces, leading to medical claims and compensation for lost wages.
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Construction Site Injuries

Construction Site Injuries occur when workers are hurt on construction sites. It involves accidents like falls or equipment failures, seeking compensation for medical costs, lost wages, and long-term effects.
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Occupational Diseases

Occupational Diseases are illnesses caused by exposure to harmful substances or conditions at work. It includes diseases, requiring medical benefits and compensation for health impacts.
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Repetitive Stress Injuries

Repetitive Stress Injuries are caused by repetitive motion or strain at work. It includes conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome, resulting in medical treatment and compensation for work-related injuries.
Learn More

Workplace Injuries

Workplace Injuries occur when employees are injured while performing job duties. It includes accidents or health issues arising from work conditions, leading to compensation claims for medical costs and lost wages.
Learn More

Workers'Comp Practice Areas

At Rawa Law Group, we have a proven track record of success in handling a wide range of Worker’s compensation cases, ensuring fair compensation to the victims. Some of them include:

Office-Related Injuries

Office-related injuries involve injuries occurring in office environments. It includes claims for conditions like repetitive strain or slip and fall accidents, seeking compensation for medical costs and lost wages.
Learn More

Fatal Workplace Accidents

Fatal Workplace Accidents involve claims for families of workers who die due to work-related incidents. It includes seeking compensation for wrongful death, funeral expenses, and loss of income.
Learn More

Back and Neck Injuries

Back and Neck Injuries occur from workplace accidents involving the spine or back. It includes claims for medical treatment, lost wages, and compensation for long-term impacts from such injuries.
Learn More

Medical Benefits Claims

Medical Benefits Claims involve seeking coverage for medical expenses related to workplace injuries. It includes ensuring all necessary treatments and therapies are covered under workers’ compensation.
Learn More

Disability Claims

Disability Claims involves a request where the claimant shows disability, making a disability determination, to receive claimant benefits. It must be advised immediately. Learn More

Delayed Workers’ Compensation Claims

Delayed Workers’ Compensation Claims address delays in receiving workers’ compensation benefits. It involves efforts to expedite the claims process and ensure timely access to medical and wage benefits.
Learn More

Denied Workers’ Compensation Claims

Denied Workers’ Compensation Claims involve legal action to overturn denied claims. It includes challenging decisions to secure benefits and compensation for work-related injuries or conditions.
Learn More

Spinal Cord Injuries

Spinal Cord Injuries are serious injuries involving the spinal cord, often from workplace accidents. It includes claims for medical expenses, rehabilitation, and compensation for permanent disability effects.
Learn More

Burn Injuries

Burn Injuries occur from workplace accidents involving fire or chemicals. It includes seeking compensation for medical treatment, rehabilitation, pain and suffering, and lost wages due to burn injuries.
Learn More

Workers’ Compensation Appeals

Workers’ Compensation Appeals involve challenging denied or inadequate compensation claims. It includes legal efforts to overturn denials and secure rightful benefits for work-related injuries or conditions.
Learn More

Hearing Loss Claims

Hearing Loss Claims relate to workplace-induced hearing damage from excessive noise. It includes claims for medical treatment and compensation for the loss of hearing abilities due to work conditions.
Learn More

Workplace Chemical Exposure

Workplace Chemical Exposure involves health issues from hazardous chemicals at work. It includes conditions like respiratory problems or skin diseases, requiring medical benefits and compensation for long-term health effects.
Learn More

Slip and Falls at Work

Slips and Falls at Work involve injuries from slipping or tripping on workplace premises. It includes hazards like wet floors or uneven surfaces, leading to medical claims and compensation for lost wages.
Learn More

Construction Site Injuries

Construction Site Injuries occur when workers are hurt on construction sites. It involves accidents like falls or equipment failures, seeking compensation for medical costs, lost wages, and long-term effects.
Learn More

Occupational Diseases

Occupational Diseases are illnesses caused by exposure to harmful substances or conditions at work. It includes diseases, requiring medical benefits and compensation for health impacts.
Learn More

Repetitive Stress Injuries

Repetitive Stress Injuries are caused by repetitive motion or strain at work. It includes conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome, resulting in medical treatment and compensation for work-related injuries.
Learn More

Workplace Injuries

Workplace Injuries occur when employees are injured while performing job duties. It includes accidents or health issues arising from work conditions, leading to compensation claims for medical costs and lost wages.
Learn More

Personal Injury Practice Areas

At Rawa Law Group, we thoroughly understand the complexities of these personal injury cases, ensuring that you receive justice and compensation on time. Some of our personal injury practice areas include:

Product Liability

Product Liability refers to legal claims for injuries caused by defective or unsafe products. It involves manufacturing defects, design flaws, or insufficient warnings, leading to harm or damages.
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Defective Drugs

Defective Drugs involve legal claims for harm caused by unsafe or improperly labelled medications. It includes injuries or adverse effects from drugs that are defective in design, manufacturing, or warnings.
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Wrongful Death

Wrongful Death claims arise when someone dies due to another’s negligence or intentional harm. It involves seeking compensation for the deceased’s family for lost income, funeral expenses, and emotional suffering.
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Dog Bites

Dog Bites involve legal claims for injuries caused by dog attacks. It includes bites or scratches from pets, often resulting in medical costs, pain, and emotional distress for the victim.
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Premises Liability

Premises Liability involves legal responsibility for injuries occurring on a property due to unsafe conditions. It includes hazards like defective stairs or inadequate lighting, affecting visitor safety.
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Slip and Fall Accidents

Slip and Fall Accidents, also known as Trip and Fall Accidents, occur when a person slips, trips, or falls due to unsafe conditions on the property. It involves hazards like wet floors or uneven surfaces.
Learn More

Pedestrian Accidents

Pedestrian Accidents occur when individuals walking are hit by vehicles or collide with stationary objects. It involves crashes with cars, trucks, or obstacles, often resulting in significant injuries.
Learn More

Bicycle Accidents

Bicycle Accidents occur when a cyclist collides with vehicles, pedestrians, or stationary objects. It involves crashes with cars, trucks, or obstacles on the road, often resulting in significant injuries.
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Motorcycle Accidents

A motorcycle accident involves a collision between a motorcycle and another vehicle or object, resulting in possible injuries and property damage. It involves crashes with cars, trucks, or fixed objects like guardrails, often resulting in serious injuries.
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Truck Accidents

Truck Accidents involve severe consequences for both the people and the occurred communities. A truck accident involves a collision between a truck and another vehicle or object, often causing significant damage and injury.
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Automobile Accidents

Automobile Accidents, also known as Car Accidents, occur when a motor vehicle collides with other objects. It involves fixed objects such as trees, buildings, and other motor vehicles.
Learn More

Personal Injury Practice Areas

At Rawa Law Group, we thoroughly understand the complexities of these personal injury cases, ensuring that you receive justice and compensation on time. Some of our personal injury practice areas include:

Product Liability

Product Liability refers to legal claims for injuries caused by defective or unsafe products. It involves manufacturing defects, design flaws, or insufficient warnings, leading to harm or damages.
Learn More

Defective Drugs

Defective Drugs involve legal claims for harm caused by unsafe or improperly labelled medications. It includes injuries or adverse effects from drugs that are defective in design, manufacturing, or warnings.
Learn More

Wrongful Death

Wrongful Death claims arise when someone dies due to another’s negligence or intentional harm. It involves seeking compensation for the deceased’s family for lost income, funeral expenses, and emotional suffering.
Learn More

Dog Bites

Dog Bites involve legal claims for injuries caused by dog attacks. It includes bites or scratches from pets, often resulting in medical costs, pain, and emotional distress for the victim.
Learn More

Premises Liability

Premises Liability involves legal responsibility for injuries occurring on a property due to unsafe conditions. It includes hazards like defective stairs or inadequate lighting, affecting visitor safety.
Learn More

Slip and Fall Accidents

Slip and Fall Accidents, also known as Trip and Fall Accidents, occur when a person slips, trips, or falls due to unsafe conditions on the property. It involves hazards like wet floors or uneven surfaces.
Learn More

Pedestrian Accidents

Pedestrian Accidents occur when individuals walking are hit by vehicles or collide with stationary objects. It involves crashes with cars, trucks, or obstacles, often resulting in significant injuries.
Learn More

Bicycle Accidents

Bicycle Accidents occur when a cyclist collides with vehicles, pedestrians, or stationary objects. It involves crashes with cars, trucks, or obstacles on the road, often resulting in significant injuries.
Learn More

Motorcycle Accidents

A motorcycle accident involves a collision between a motorcycle and another vehicle or object, resulting in possible injuries and property damage. It involves crashes with cars, trucks, or fixed objects like guardrails, often resulting in serious injuries.
Learn More

Truck Accidents

Truck Accidents involve severe consequences for both the people and the occurred communities. A truck accident involves a collision between a truck and another vehicle or object, often causing significant damage and injury.
Learn More

Automobile Accidents

Automobile Accidents, also known as Car Accidents, occur when a motor vehicle collides with other objects. It involves fixed objects such as trees, buildings, and other motor vehicles.
Learn More