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Work Comp Talk is a podcast featuring enlightening conversations with professionals in the workers' compensation industry, including lawyers, union representatives, fitness experts, doctors, and work coaches. Each week, hosts Carmen Ramirez and Bilal Kassem bring you the best insights from this community.
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4 Ways to Fight Back Treatment Denials

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4 Ways to Fight Back Treatment Denials

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 insurance companies and employers deny valid workers’ comp claims, from bureaucratic loopholes to disputed diagnoses. Learn how to protect your rights and cut through the system’s hurdles.

How Intake Specialists Set You Up for Workers' Comp Victory

EP.108

How Intake Specialists Set You Up for Workers' Comp Victory

If you’ve been injured at work and are unsure about the legal process, this episode provides expert advice on how intake specialists help guide you through your claim.

6 Ways to Challenge a Denied Workers' Comp Claim in California

EP.107

6 Ways to Challenge a Denied Workers' Comp Claim in California

Denied Workers' Compensation? In episode #107 of Work Comp Talk, Carmen Bilal Kassem, discuss the challenges and steps involved when a workers' compensation claim in California is denied. They explain the process of filing a claim, investigating, and the types of claim denials including legal, factual, and medical reasons.

What does Delayed Status mean in Workers' Comp?

EP.106

What does Delayed Status mean in Workers' Comp?

In Episode 106 of Work Comp Talk, Carmen is joined by workers’ compensation attorney Bilal from Pacific Workers, The Lawyers for Injured Workers, to unpack one of the most frustrating parts of the workers’ comp system: the delayed status. What does it mean? Why do insurance companies send it? And most importantly—what are your rights and options when it happens?

4 Ways to Fight Back Treatment Denials

EPISODE 109

4 Ways to Fight Back Treatment Denials

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 insurance companies and employers deny valid workers’ comp claims, from bureaucratic loopholes to disputed diagnoses. Learn how to protect your rights and cut through the system’s hurdles.

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Medical Buyout in Workers’ Comp

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Medical Buyout in Workers’ Comp

Carmen and Bilal demystify medical buyouts in California comp workcomptalk.net . They explain what a medical buyout is and how it works as part of a settlement (essentially, trading future medical care for a lump sum). The episode covers when injured workers should consider a medical buyout, key factors in negotiating one, and examples of the financial implications. It's packed with expert insights to help listeners make informed decisions about settling a claim with a medical buyout workcomptalk.net .

Never Accept the First Workers’ Comp Offer!

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Never Accept the First Workers’ Comp Offer!

Managing Attorney Bilal Kassem and host Carmen Ramirez strongly advise injured workers: don't jump at the first settlement offer workcomptalk.net . They explain how settlements and benefits are calculated and who is responsible for sharing that info, then emphasize why the first offer is often low. With expert advice and insights, they encourage listeners to be patient, negotiate, and stay empowered rather than settling too quickly for less than they deserve workcomptalk.net workcomptalk.net .

The 5 Biggest Mistakes That Can Cost You Your Workers’ Comp Case

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The 5 Biggest Mistakes That Can Cost You Your Workers’ Comp Case

Going it alone in workers' comp is risky. Carmen and Bilal outline the top mistakes unrepresented workers make in the comp system workcomptalk.net . They explain that many injured workers don't have the knowledge or tools the insurance companies do, so errors can be costly—some mistakes can even get your case dismissed or your benefits cut off. Knowing these pitfalls helps listeners avoid them.

The Ultimate Guide To Settling Your Workers’ Comp Case

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The Ultimate Guide To Settling Your Workers’ Comp Case

Settling a comp case is a big deal, and timing is everything. Carmen and Bilal share clues to help you figure out if settling your case makes sense or if it's too soon. They walk through examples, analyze common fears (like missing out on future benefits), and provide tips to decide the right time to settle. Bilal, having helped thousands of injured workers, explains what to look out for before you sign on the dotted line workcomptalk.net workcomptalk.net .

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Bilal Kassem is the President and Co-founder of Pacific Workers’. Specializing in litigation, he manages all aspects of the firm’s litigation practice. He is an award winning Workers Compensation lawyer and was nominated for Applicant Attorney of the Year.

Along with Work Comp Talk, he also hosts the Ask Bilal series where he takes questions and explores the deeper issues of California Workers Compensation.

Bilal is one of the most awarded Workers Compensation Lawyers in California. He is know for his depth of knowledge, his razor sharp intellect and some of the biggest awards in California History: Here’s a few of Bilal’s Recent Settlements!
$5,250,000.00

Awarded to a Roofer who fell from a a 2-Story Building.

Oakland, CA

$3,250,000.00

Awarded to a Driver who was involved in a truck accident.

Shannon, CA

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"They took care of me!"

I was so stressed about my case, but I didn't have to do a thing and my attorney and his team took care of me. Farber & Co did everything for me. Bilal worked on my case and he was very professional, friendly, and kind to me. I was so nervous about my deposition and he made me feel very comfortable and less stressed about the whole situation.
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"We thank you so much!"

This is the best law firm that I have ever seen and has the pleasure to work with. Thank you, Michael, for everything that you and your team has done for my family. Farber and Company IS a blessing to my family and WE thank you so much. Please keep blessing people that really need your help. God bless you Michael and your family from the PEREZ FAMILY.
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"I got a compensation package that I was very happy with!"

They took care of everything, and in the end, I got a compensation package that I was very happy with. My attorney was Robert. He provided me with a very smooth experience, patiently answered all my questions, and worked hard to represent my best interests.