Posts Tagged ‘California Workers Compensation’
How Workers Compensation Claims Are Settled in California
There Are Two Ways to Settle Your California Workers’ Compensation Claim For those entering the world of Workers Compensation due to an injury at work, it is important to know: How Workers Compensation Claims Are Settled in California. Knowledge helps the injured worker understand how their claim will be closed and how that affects their…
Read More...California Workers Compensation System Development
California Workers Compensation History California Workers Compensation System Development – The laws that comprise California’s current workers’ compensation system developed over time. The origins of the system trace back to the industrial revolution in the late 19th century. In addition, as mass production and factories increased, many workers fell victims to employers’ disinclination to take responsibility in…
Read More...Undocumented California Workers Compensation Legal Rights
Undocumented California Workers Compensation Legal Rights Undocumented California Workers Compensation Legal Rights Allow Claiming Industrial Injury Compensation and Medical Benefits. Illegal immigration, particularly from Mexico, has been an issue in the United States for many years now. With a changing executive and a changing legislature, the governments stance on immigration policy fluctuates from hostile to ambivalent. To…
Read More...Accident Injury Lawyer Talks Prop. 22
Employee or Independent Contractor? How Prop. 22 May Affect Your Claim On November 3rd, 2020, California voters voters overwhelmingly approved Proposition 22 which claimed 58.56% of the vote. What about this bill fostered such fervent support? And how, if at all, could it affect your Workers’ Compensation claim? Before we can answer these questions, let’s…
Read More...Workers’ Compensation FAQ
Questions? We’ve Got Answers. For the average person, the field of workers’ compensation is entirely foreign to them until they sustain a work-related injury. Once an injury does occur, many without the right guidance are forced to educate themselves quickly on this complex legal field while simultaneously worrying about their physical recovery. This can soon…
Read More...Can You Recover For Lost Earning Capacity In California?
Recovering For Lost Earning Capacity In California Many are aware that they can recover for medical bills and lost wages under a Workers’ Compensation claim in California. However, did you know that it is also possible to recover for lost earning capacity as well? In this blog we will explain the difference between “lost wages”…
Read More...How The Eggshell Plaintiff Doctrine May Support Your Claim
The Duty To Take The Plaintiff “As You Find Them” How does a preexisting condition affect your accident injury claim? What if the defendant argues that you already had the injuries you claim were sustained from the accident? Cornell’s Legal Information Institute defines the Eggshell Plaintiff Doctrine, also referred to as the Eggshell Skull Rule,…
Read More...Important Notice Regarding COVID-19 Workers’ Compensation Benefits Eligibility for Immigrant Workers
New Alert From Insurance Commissioner Affects COVID-19 Workers’ Compensation Benefits Eligibility for Immigrant Workers A new notice from Ricardo Lara, Insurance Commissioner, has important implications on the rights of immigrant workers in the United States. This year, Lara notified insurance companies that workers who have been affected by COVID-19 while working are eligible to receive…
Read More...The Definition of an Employee for Workers Compensation
For the purposes of workers compensation, everyone is an employee except for independent contractors. That means, regardless of the way you received your employment, you are an employee and are entitled for workers compensation benefits. Who is an Employee for Workers Compensation Purposes? For the purposes of workers’ compensation, an individual is deemed an employee…
Read More...When to file a personal injury lawsuit with a workers compensation claim
If you ever were injured while on the job, do you ever ask yourself what you should do next? Do you ever ask what type of claim you should file? Should you file a workers compensation claim or a personal injury lawsuit? Did you know you may be file both claims at the same time?…
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