Ep. 146 – Do I Have to Report My Workers’ Comp Payments on My Taxes?
Understanding workers’ comp taxes can be confusing, especially after receiving benefits or a
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Ep. 145 – How Severe Work Injuries Maximize Workers’ Comp Benefits
If you suffered a serious injury at work in California, you may be
Ep. 144 – Do I Have to Quit My Job if I Settle My Workers’ Comp Case?
Workers’ compensation settlements in California often come with confusing assumptions, one of the
Ep. 143 – Why Did My Workers’ Comp Checks Stop?
In Episode #143 of Work Comp Talk, we explain why workers’ compensation checks in
Ep. 142 – What to Expect in 2026 for CA Workers’ Comp
In Episode #142 of Work Comp Talk, host Carmen Ramirez and attorney and co-host Bilal Kassem break down what to expect in
Ep. 141 – How Insurance Companies Evaluate Your Case from Day One
In Episode 141 of the Work Comp Talk podcast, host Carmen Ramirez sits
Ep. 140 – Top 5 things your Case Manager needs you to know
In Episode 140 of Work Comp Talk, host Carmen Ramirez sits down with Gabriela Matesanz Cruz, Case Manager at Pacific
Ep. 139 – Workers’ Comp Special Webinar – Full Episode
Episode #139 is a special release of our final and most requested webinar of the
Ep. 138 – Top Workers’ Comp Questions of 2025 That Can Put More Money in Your Pocket
In this special Episode #138, we bring you clear answers to the top questions
Ep. 137 – How to Still Get a BIG Settlement After Being Fired
Episode #137 of Work Comp Talk breaks down the real secrets to winning
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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.
Carmen Ramirez, affectionately known as “La Morrita,” is the co-host and producer of the Work Comp Talk Podcast. She began her career at 18 with Univision in the Bay Area, transitioning from behind-the-scenes production to on-camera roles, becoming a familiar face in the Bay Area Latino community. In addition to her work on Work Comp Talk, Carmen hosts “Stories with Carmen Ramirez,” where she shares compelling narratives from diverse voices.
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