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About the Law Firm of Friedman + Bartoumian

Friedman + Bartoumian offers a broad range of legal expertise. Our attorneys have earned the respect of other attorneys, judges and clients throughout California and the nation. In recognition of our legal ability and ethical standards, we have received a high rating from the Martindale-Hubbell organization, the most respected source of authoritative biographical information about members of the legal community worldwide.

 

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The Board of Supervisors for the County of Ventura has bestowed honors on our founder, Heywood G. Friedman, and Friedman + Bartoumian in recognition of our decades of service to the community and pro bono legal work. Examples of such service include sponsorship of academic, athletic, and arts programs at Conejo Valley schools and volunteer legal services to numerous churches, synagogues, charitable institutions, and non-profit organizations.

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Requesting an Additional QME: A 60-Second Seminar in Workers’ Compensation Claims Handling

Due to the nature of certain industrial injuries, there are times during the life of a workers’ compensation claim when an injured worker may require QME examinations by physicians specializing in different fields of medicine.  For…

Requesting an Additional QME: A 60-Second Seminar in Workers’ Compensation Claims HandlingRead More

Occupational Adjustment: A 60-Second Seminar in Workers’ Compensation Claims Handling

We will begin today’s blog by asking our readers to answer four questions concerning the role an injured worker’s occupation plays when calculating a PD rating. Question #1: If a worker performs two occupations for an…

Occupational Adjustment: A 60-Second Seminar in Workers’ Compensation Claims HandlingRead More

Terrorism Claims: A 60-Second Seminar in Workers’ Compensation Claims Handling

We suspect that many claim professionals have wondered what workers’ compensation law has to say as to employees injured as a result of an act of terrorism. Sadly, injury by that scenario is not that far-fetched.…

Terrorism Claims: A 60-Second Seminar in Workers’ Compensation Claims HandlingRead More

The Five-Day Rule: A 60-Second Seminar in Workers’ Compensation Claims Handling

We are somewhat confident that most claims professionals are aware the law requires utilization review (UR) to issue a decision within five business days of receipt of a request for authorization (RFA).  It’s called the five-day…

The Five-Day Rule: A 60-Second Seminar in Workers’ Compensation Claims HandlingRead More

Creating Needless Claims: A 60-Second Seminar in Workers’ Compensation Claims Handling

There are times when an employer is uncertain if a claim should be filed when a worker claims injury, especially when compensability is in question.   Employers are often advised by their administrator that when in doubt,…

Creating Needless Claims: A 60-Second Seminar in Workers’ Compensation Claims HandlingRead More

Imputed Knowledge: A 60-Second Seminar in Workers’ Compensation Claims Handling

Most workers’ compensation claims professionals are aware of the axiom, “what the employer knows, the claims administrator is presumed to know.”  This phrase is interpreted to means that if an employer is aware of a fact…

Imputed Knowledge: A 60-Second Seminar in Workers’ Compensation Claims HandlingRead More

Claims Forfeiture: A 60-Second Seminar in Workers’ Compensation Claims Handling

We recently faced an interesting situation arising from a carrier’s failure to timely issue a decision in a case where compensability was being investigated. The decision was issued well beyond the limit allowed under Labor Code…

Claims Forfeiture: A 60-Second Seminar in Workers’ Compensation Claims HandlingRead More

The Self-Insurance Exam: A 60-Second Seminar in Workers’ Compensation Claims Handling

The California Office of Self-Insurance Plans (OSIP) is the state entity responsible for offering the Self-Insured Workers’ Compensation Claims Administrator examination. Candidates who successfully pass the exam receive a certificate demonstrating their competency to handle self-insured claims. By…

The Self-Insurance Exam: A 60-Second Seminar in Workers’ Compensation Claims HandlingRead More

EAMS Case Search: A 60-Second Seminar in Workers’ Compensation Claims Handling

Many claim professionals are unaware that our California workers’ compensation system allows the public free limited access to records of the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board through the EAMS computer database. EAMS is an acronym for “Electronic…

EAMS Case Search: A 60-Second Seminar in Workers’ Compensation Claims HandlingRead More

Requesting an Additional QME: A 60-Second Seminar in Workers’ Compensation Claims Handling

Due to the nature of certain industrial injuries, there are times during the life of a workers’ compensation claim when an injured worker may require QME examinations by physicians specializing in different fields of medicine.  For…

Requesting an Additional QME: A 60-Second Seminar in Workers’ Compensation Claims HandlingRead More

Occupational Adjustment: A 60-Second Seminar in Workers’ Compensation Claims Handling

We will begin today’s blog by asking our readers to answer four questions concerning the role an injured worker’s occupation plays when calculating a PD rating. Question #1: If a worker performs two occupations for an…

Occupational Adjustment: A 60-Second Seminar in Workers’ Compensation Claims HandlingRead More

Terrorism Claims: A 60-Second Seminar in Workers’ Compensation Claims Handling

We suspect that many claim professionals have wondered what workers’ compensation law has to say as to employees injured as a result of an act of terrorism. Sadly, injury by that scenario is not that far-fetched.…

Terrorism Claims: A 60-Second Seminar in Workers’ Compensation Claims HandlingRead More

The Five-Day Rule: A 60-Second Seminar in Workers’ Compensation Claims Handling

We are somewhat confident that most claims professionals are aware the law requires utilization review (UR) to issue a decision within five business days of receipt of a request for authorization (RFA).  It’s called the five-day…

The Five-Day Rule: A 60-Second Seminar in Workers’ Compensation Claims HandlingRead More

Creating Needless Claims: A 60-Second Seminar in Workers’ Compensation Claims Handling

There are times when an employer is uncertain if a claim should be filed when a worker claims injury, especially when compensability is in question.   Employers are often advised by their administrator that when in doubt,…

Creating Needless Claims: A 60-Second Seminar in Workers’ Compensation Claims HandlingRead More

Imputed Knowledge: A 60-Second Seminar in Workers’ Compensation Claims Handling

Most workers’ compensation claims professionals are aware of the axiom, “what the employer knows, the claims administrator is presumed to know.”  This phrase is interpreted to means that if an employer is aware of a fact…

Imputed Knowledge: A 60-Second Seminar in Workers’ Compensation Claims HandlingRead More

Claims Forfeiture: A 60-Second Seminar in Workers’ Compensation Claims Handling

We recently faced an interesting situation arising from a carrier’s failure to timely issue a decision in a case where compensability was being investigated. The decision was issued well beyond the limit allowed under Labor Code…

Claims Forfeiture: A 60-Second Seminar in Workers’ Compensation Claims HandlingRead More

The Self-Insurance Exam: A 60-Second Seminar in Workers’ Compensation Claims Handling

The California Office of Self-Insurance Plans (OSIP) is the state entity responsible for offering the Self-Insured Workers’ Compensation Claims Administrator examination. Candidates who successfully pass the exam receive a certificate demonstrating their competency to handle self-insured claims. By…

The Self-Insurance Exam: A 60-Second Seminar in Workers’ Compensation Claims HandlingRead More

EAMS Case Search: A 60-Second Seminar in Workers’ Compensation Claims Handling

Many claim professionals are unaware that our California workers’ compensation system allows the public free limited access to records of the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board through the EAMS computer database. EAMS is an acronym for “Electronic…

EAMS Case Search: A 60-Second Seminar in Workers’ Compensation Claims HandlingRead More

Requesting an Additional QME: A 60-Second Seminar in Workers’ Compensation Claims Handling

Due to the nature of certain industrial injuries, there are times during the life of a workers’ compensation claim when an injured worker may require QME examinations by physicians specializing in different fields of medicine.  For…

Requesting an Additional QME: A 60-Second Seminar in Workers’ Compensation Claims HandlingRead More

Occupational Adjustment: A 60-Second Seminar in Workers’ Compensation Claims Handling

We will begin today’s blog by asking our readers to answer four questions concerning the role an injured worker’s occupation plays when calculating a PD rating. Question #1: If a worker performs two occupations for an…

Occupational Adjustment: A 60-Second Seminar in Workers’ Compensation Claims HandlingRead More

Terrorism Claims: A 60-Second Seminar in Workers’ Compensation Claims Handling

We suspect that many claim professionals have wondered what workers’ compensation law has to say as to employees injured as a result of an act of terrorism. Sadly, injury by that scenario is not that far-fetched.…

Terrorism Claims: A 60-Second Seminar in Workers’ Compensation Claims HandlingRead More

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Testimonials

“Heywood takes the time to meet with us to get a clear understanding of what our goals are. Currently focusing on closing aged and difficult claims while aggressively closing new claims in the door. He gets it and is a great partner in achieving our aggressive goals.” – Martin King, Kaiser Permanente

“We have had the pleasure of retaining Mr. Friedman’s firm for a number of years and for various actions. Heywood is a skilled and knowledgeable counselor who appreciates the time certain aspects of legal action. We will continue to use his firm for most of our CA legal work.” – Jeff Bogacki, Vice President, Excess Workers Compensation – 5Star Specialty

“Besides being a great attorney, ‘Woody’ is a better person, friend, humanitarian. And when times get tough, he has your back!” – Robert Rice, Sargeant Insurance Agency, LLC

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