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Applicant Laverne Rivera, a truck driver, sustained an industrial injury to her face, head, and cervical spine. The WCJ issued a Findings and Award on April 2, 2025, finding in favor of Rivera for temporary disability benefits and further medical treatment. Defendant CRST Expedited Inc. sought reconsideration, challenging the findings on cervical spine injury, average weekly wage, and the validity of the QME process. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the petition for reconsideration, affirming the WCJ's decision based on substantial medical evidence and concluding that defendant waived certain arguments.
LAVERNE RIVERA vs. CRST EXPEDITED INC., COTTINGHAM BUTLER CLAIM SERVICES is a workers' compensation case decided in Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles.
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Applicant Laverne Rivera, a truck driver, sustained an industrial injury to her face, head, and cervical spine. The WCJ issued a Findings and Award on April 2, 2025, finding in favor of Rivera for temporary disability benefits and further medical treatment. Defendant CRST Expedited Inc. sought reconsideration, challenging the findings on cervical spine injury, average weekly wage, and the validity of the QME process. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied the petition for reconsideration, affirming the WCJ's decision based on substantial medical evidence and concluding that defendant waived certain arguments.
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