California Workers’ Compensation Discovery Practice Guide

This document is a practice guide on California Workers’ Compensation Discovery, providing comprehensive coverage of the relevant statutes, regulations, and case law that govern discovery in workers’ compensation litigation. It includes expert commentary and practical aids aimed at practitioners in the field. The guide outlines the history of discovery in California workers’ compensation cases, detailing the most common forms of discovery and pertinent regulations. It presents discussions of historical and current case law, sample petitions and orders, and best practices for taking depositions of various witnesses. Additionally, it addresses judicial notice and frequently asked questions regarding discovery issues. The publication serves as a resource for those appearing before the California Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board and includes a quality medical-legal reporting checklist. It is designed to be a living document, updated periodically to reflect ongoing developments in case law and discovery practices.