Charmaine Reghitto, MD, QME, has been in medical practice for over 20 years. She began her academic journey at UC Irvine, earning undergraduate degrees in Biology and Spanish with a … Read more
Dr. Sorta is a Seattle-based psychiatrist specializing in the treatment of depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, OCD, and insomnia. In 2012, Dr. Sorta earned a Bachelor of Science degree in … Read more
Nick Bautista, MD, obtained his medical degree from UERM in Manila, Philippines. He underwent post-graduate training in Makati Medical Center, after which he obtained his license to … Read more
Ralph Andres, MD, is a jack-of-all-trades and the Team Manager of History Editing for The Guardian Group. He was cultivated to be an ethical and responsible member of the community, … Read more
Lizeth Andrea Molero, MD, who prefers to go by Andrea, is 30 years old and resides in Manhattan Beach, CA. Originally from Venezuela, she moved to the United States three years ago. Dr. Molero … Read more
In reflecting on his journey, one of the most significant choices Henok Fekadu, MD, made in his pursuit of a residency program in the United States was joining the Guardian Group. This decision, … Read more
The Subsequent Injuries Benefits Trust Fund (SIBTF) provides additional compensation to workers with pre-existing disabilities who sustain a workplace injury resulting in a combined permanent disability of 70% or more. It aims to support disabled workers while shielding employers from extra liability, encouraging the hiring of individuals with disabilities. Benefits are paid from a state trust fund and calculated based on the combined effect of the injuries, considering specific criteria like the “opposite and corresponding member” or a 35% threshold. Pre-existing conditions must have been labor-disabling and ratable before the subsequent injury to qualify for benefits. There is no strict statute of limitations, but claims must be filed within a reasonable time after discovering the likelihood of eligibility.
*To know more, visit SIBTF.