by Judy Barrett, Esq.

Judy Barrett, Esq.In the last volume of the BLOG, Judy Barrett provided an overview of the Longshore & Harbor Workers Compensation Act (LSHWCA), emphasizing such issues as jurisdiction and coverage. In this article—the final of the two-part series—Ms. Barrett explores how the LSHWCA compares and contrasts with California's workers' compensation benefits.

Where's the Courthouse?
LSHWCA has only seven Regional offices throughout the U.S. These offices supervise eleven district offices. California (located in Region IX) has only two district offices: one in San Francisco and the other in Long Beach. The DWC has at least 24 offices throughout the state.

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I'll See You When I See You, My Friend
by Donald R. Barthel, Esq.

The workers' compensation industry recently suffered a huge loss with the passing of Byron Jerome Wynn, who—along with his 8-year-old son, Alex—was tragically killed on the Artesia Freeway in Bellflower on December 6, 2008.

A mountain of a man with a heart to match, Mr. Wynn worked as a Hearing Representative, mainly at the Los Angeles WCAB, since 1991 until his untimely death.    (continued)

 
by Donald R. Barthel, Esq.

The BIG trial is about to begin. The defense attorney (DA) scans the waiting room for the star defense witness (Star) to arrive. DA and Star have spoken about this case at great length. The matter cannot be won without Star. But where is Star?

"My witness will show up," mumbles DA to himself. "He's got to show up."

But when the judge looks to DA to begin his defense, Star is nowhere to be seen.    (continued)


by Donald R. Barthel, Esq.

You can't believe everything you read...

According to the Department of Industrial Relations website, the Anaheim WCAB District office is located at

       1661 N. Raymond Avenue Ste 200, Anaheim, CA 92801-1162

WRONG!    (continued)