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Employees in any line of work or industry in California can get hurt while on the job. An example of this would be suffering broken bones after falling from high scaffolding. Employees can also develop illnesses that are somehow related to their jobs. For instance, some workers have contracted mesothelioma after years of exposure to asbestos. When such situations arise, workers' compensation is supposed to be there to help. However, there... Read More

Out-of-state doctors deciding treatment for injured California workers? In California, when someone is injured on the job, that individual will be eligible to receive workers' compensation benefits while he or she is unable to work. Employers will be required to pay for the individual's medical care, but there are specific procedures in place that may limit an employee's ability to seek the treatment that is needed to help recover from th... Read More

A work-related injury can occur in a split second, but the ramifications can last a lifetime. At Bentley & More, LLP, we not only understand the new workers' compensation laws, but will work tirelessly to get our clients the best medical care and treatment they require. Whether our client is a construction worker who fell off scaffolding, an office worker with carpal tunnel syndrome, a delivery driver involved in a car accident, ... Read More

It is common for law firms to reach out to Bentley & More LLP to help assist on cases. Read More

At Bentley & More, we work closely with our clients to deeply understand their lives and needs. Our success comes from tailoring each solution to deliver a real difference in your quality of life. Read More

Keith More spoke in front of 1100 attorneys and doctors at the California Applicants Attorneys Association.  The topic was Effective Cross Examination of Doctors.  Too many times the doctors have to be deposed in workers compensation cases in order to clarify their positions with regard to medical treatment and disability.  This is what it's all about.  How to get the injured workers what they need.   Read More

Workers' compensation claims in California are again on the rise. With construction in the state increasing along with overall job numbers, more workers are becoming injured on the job. And according to the California Workers' Compensation Institute, work injury claim payouts will increase in 2016. In 2015, the maximum workers' comp benefits a worker can receive are $1,103 per week. In 2016, CWCI expects that to increase to $1,128 per week f... Read More