Job injuries payouts rise as California workers comp expands
A Los Angeles Times data analysis shows injuries across five or more body parts are now the most common workers compensation claims in California. Schwarzenegger's 2004 reforms reduced per body part payments, prompting lawyers to file broader claims while DROP program participants draw salaries and pensions, fueling large payouts and lengthy absences.
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