Legal Question in Workers Comp in California

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A Stipulation and Award is one type of settlement of a workers' compensation claim, the other being a Compromise and Release. A Stipulation and Award is an agreement between the insurance company and the injured worker with regards to injury, body parts injured, entitlement to temporary disability benefits, permanent disability, and ongoing right to future medical care.

A Stipulation and Award at 30% means that the parties agree that the injured worker suffered an industrial compensable injury resulting in a 30% permanent disability rating.

There are adjustments to this rating based on age, occupation and body parts. But it means that between 0% (meaning no permanent disability) and 100% (meaning a vegetable state) your disability falls above 30%. You will have open future medical treatment or you can settle that as well with another type of settlement agreement called Compromise and Release. Feel free to call us at 213.388.7070 for a free consultation.