Workers’ Compensation
Workers’ Compensation Law – If you have actually been injured on the job in California, workers’ compensation laws could entitle you to particular advantages. These benefits can consist of payment of medical costs, compensation while you’re unable to work, employment recovery, irreversible partial disability benefits, or complete impairment advantages. Your California job or company’s workers’ compensation insurance accountables for paying these advantages.
The First Thing You Should Do If You Are Injured at Work [2023]
The First Thing You Should Do If You Are Injured at Work – Many employers use special programs to prevent workplace accidents. The safety of the workplace and efforts to prevent work related injury or illness should both benefit the employee and their employer. When the employer provides a safe work space, it saves money…
Read More...California Workers’ Compensation and Disability Discrimination: What You Need to Know [2022]
When A Work Injury Qualifies As A Disability Under Workers’ Compensation Injuries that arise at work are covered by workers’ compensation insurance. But do they qualify for disability protection under discrimination law? Not all injuries qualify for disability protection. This blog post will provide an overview of workers’ compensation and disability discrimination laws in California,…
Read More...What You Need to Know About Workers’ Compensation Construction Injuries [2022]
Construction work can be dangerous. Here is What You Need to Know About Workers Compensation Construction Injuries. Workers are often exposed to a variety of risks, including falls, electrocution, and hazardous materials. When an injury occurs on a construction site, the workers may be able to file a workers’ compensation claim and receive benefits. This…
Read More...Switching Workers’ Comp Attorneys in the Middle of Your Case: What You Need to Know [2022]
If you’re not happy with the representation you’re getting from your workers’ comp attorney, you may be wondering if there’s anything you can do about it. The good news is, yes, you can switch attorneys – even in the middle of your case. However, before making that decision, there are a few things you need…
Read More...Workers Compensation Rights: What to Expect at the Industrial Medical Clinic [2022]
If you are injured at work, you need to know your workers compensation rights: what to expect at the industrial medical clinic. Your employer is required to send you for medical treatment and pay for it. This usually means a visit to the industrial medical clinic. However, many employees do not know that they have…
Read More...Qualified Medical Evaluation: What It Is and Why You Need One [2022]
If you are hurt at work and are undergoing treatment with your employer’s doctors, then you need to know, what is a Qualified Medical Evaluation (QME). You may have received paperwork from the adjuster in the mail about it. The form gives you the opportunity to object to the determinations of your workers’ compensation treating…
Read More...How Long Injured Workers Have To File A Workers Comp Claim [2022]
How Long Injured Workers Have To File A Workers’ Comp Claim In this article we will discuss the time limits for filing a California Workers’ Compensation Case and some common ways the time limit can be extended. The reader will also be introduced to the basic ideas of the statute of limitations, why it exists,…
Read More...Attorney Fees In California Workers Compensation Cases [2022]
Understand California Workers Compensation Case Attorney Fees Attorney fees in California workers compensation cases apply differently than the standard contingency fee one would expect in a personal injury case agreement. Attorney fees in California workers compensation cases are on a contingency and are capped at 15% of the money awarded to the plaintiff or better known as…
Read More...What No Fault Workers Compensation Means For California Injured Employees [2022]
What No Fault Workers Compensation Means For California Injured Employees – Workers’ compensation in California is provided to injured employees on a no-fault basis. This means that most injuries that happen at work are covered by no fault California workers compensation benefits. If your employer has workers’ compensation insurance, then you cannot sue your employer…
Read More...How Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Help When Your Claim Is Denied [2022]
How Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Help When Your Claim Is Denied – If your workers’ compensation claim has been denied, you need to take action right away. Denied claims mean that you won’t receive any benefits at all. This can be a huge financial blow for injured workers. You need legal help to get your claim…
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