Work Comp Talk Podcast

Work Comp Talk Podcast

Work Comp Talk features enlightening conversations with amazing people surrounding the workers’ compensation industry. Lawyers, Workers’ and Union folk, Fitness Experts, Doctors and Work Coaches are just an example of the amazing people we feature. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could easily get the best ideas from the people that make up this community? That’s what Work Comp Talk is all about. Each week, we give you the best of the community.

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October 7, 2025 19 mins

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In episode 124 of our podcast Work Comp Talk, host Carmen Ramirez sits down with Brendean Read more

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In episode #123 of Work Comp Talk, hosts Carmen Ramirez and attorney Bilal Kassem take a deep dive into how workers’ compensation payments function in California. They explore temporary and permanent disability benefits, explain how wag...

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In Episode 122, we share the final (Part 3) of our special webinar...

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In Episode 121 of Work Comp Talk, the second part of our Special Workers’ Compensation Webinar Series. Carmen and Bilal break down the critical deadlines every injured worker in California needs to know.

Missing key timelines can cost you care or benefits. In this episode, we cover the deadlines insurance compani...

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In Episode #120, host Carmen Ramirez presents Part 1 of our exclusive Workers’ Compensation Webinar Series, held monthly by our sponsor, Pacific...

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In episode #118 of Work Comp Talk, host Carmen Ramirez and Eric Farber, CEO of Pacific Workers, expose the rise of fake legal ads targeting injured workers. Learn how lead-gen companies disguise themselves as law firms, what red flags to watch out for, and how to protect yourself when choosing legal help. 

 

Need real help? Call Pacific Workers at (800) 606-6999 for a FREE consulta...

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Choosing the right workers’ compensation lawyer could be the ...

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If your treating doctor and the insurance company don’t see eye-to-eye on your work injury, a Qualified Medical Exam (QME) could decide your entire case.

In this episode of Work Comp Talk, we unpack the QME process with expert insights from Pacific Workers CEO, Eric Farber. Whether you're jus...

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Have you reached Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI) and aren’t sure what it means for your workers’ comp case? In this episode of Work Comp Talk, we’re breaking down this vital phase of the California workers' compensation process, formerly called "Permanent & Stationary" and what it means for your future medical treatment, benefits, and case outcome.

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In episode #114, we get into the complex world of reimbursement in the California Workers’ Compensation system. Whether you're an injured worker, the family of an injured worker or know someone that has been injured at work, it's essential to understand how the reimbursement  processes work.

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June 29, 2025 17 mins

Do you know about second opinions in the California workers’ comp system?

In this episode #113 of Work Comp Talk, we break down your rights to second opinions—at court, with a doctor, a lawyer and even at settlement. Learn how getting the right opinion can protect your health, strengthen your claim, and secure a fair outcome. Empower yourself with the facts ...

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Are undocumented workers in California protected if they're injured at work? In episode 112 of Work Comp Talk, host Carmen and attorney Bilal Kassem discuss workers' compensation rights for undocumented immigrants, how California labor laws protect all injured workers, and what to d...

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Are you STILL waiting on your workers' comp check? You're not alone.
In episode 111 of Work Comp Talk Podcast, we dive into one of the most frustrating realities injured workers in California face—delayed benefits.

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Ever wondered what really happens with your workers’ comp case behind the scenes? 
In episode 110, we pull back the curtain with Case Manager, Itzel Tabarez from Pacific Workers, the leading Northern CA Workers' Comp Law Firm. We uncover the nonstop work your legal team does to move your case forward. From overlooked case managers to late-night strategies, it’s...

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Getting the medical care you deserve after a workplace injury shouldn’t
be a battle—yet thousands of California employees face denials, delays,
and endless red tape.

In this eye-opening episode, we uncover why...

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In this episode of WorkCompTalk, Carmen Ramirez is joined by Laura Tunon from the intake team to discuss how intake specialists play a vital role in setting the foundation for a successful workers' compensation claim. If you’ve been injured at work and are unsure about the legal process, this episode provides expert advice on how intake special...

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