Category Archives: California Workers’ Compensation
The Most Common Reasons Workers’ Comp Claims Are Denied
Workers’ compensation is a vital system designed to provide financial assistance and medical care to employees who suffer job-related injuries or illnesses. However, not all claims filed under this system are approved. At Invictus Law, P.C., we frequently encounter clients facing denials of their workers’ compensation claims. Not all of the reasons given are… Read More »
Most Common Workplace Injuries By Industry
Invictus Law, P.C., a distinguished Southern California workers’ compensation law firm, is dedicated to supporting the workforce of Orange County and the Inland Empire. With our expertise in workers’ compensation law, we understand the varied risks that employees face across different industries. This blog post aims to educate workers about the most common workplace… Read More »
Understanding Supplemental Job Displacement Benefits in California Workers’ Compensation
Understanding your rights and the benefits available to you after a workplace injury is crucial to making sure you get the care you need and are properly compensated under California’s workers’ compensation system. Most people are aware that workers’ comp covers medical expenses and also pays a portion of your wages while you are… Read More »
Determining Eligibility for Workers’ Comp
Workers’ Compensation is expansive, meant to cover just about every employer and employee in California. Nevertheless, eligibility for workers’ comp is a fundamental threshold question that must be asked and answered before a claim can proceed. Workers’ compensation is critical for injured workers to get medical care and keep their household afloat while they… Read More »
Lost Wages and Workers’ Compensation
Workers’ compensation is a crucial safety net for employees who sustain injuries or illnesses on the job. While the compensation system covers medical expenses and rehabilitation costs, just as important is how worker’s comp deals with lost wages while a worker is out recovering or permanently disabled. Read on for a discussion of wage… Read More »
Are Workers’ Compensation Benefits Taxable in California?
Not surprisingly, a common question people have when they start receiving workers’ compensation is whether the benefits they receive count as taxable income or not. People justifiably want to know what their reporting requirements are and whether they will have to pay taxes on the amount workers’ comp pays to cover their medical expenses… Read More »
Workers’ Comp vs. Third-Party Claims
After a typical workplace accident, workers are entitled to seek workers’ compensation benefits. Much of the time, workers’ comp is the only route to recovery after a workplace accident. Under certain circumstances, however, a worker may be able to pursue a claim against a third party. There are key differences between workers’ comp and… Read More »
Can You Go on a Vacation While on Workers’ Comp?
If you were injured on the job in California, you are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. Workers’ comp benefits include temporary disability, which means you can collect a portion of your income (two-thirds) while you are unable to return to work because of your injury. If you’re collecting workers’ comp temporary disability benefits, are… Read More »
Can a Workers’ Comp Claim Hurt Work Relationships?
If you’re hurt on the job in California, it’s your right to file for workers’ compensation. There are, unfortunately, a lot of myths and misconceptions about workers’ comp. Many injured workers are concerned that filing for workers’ comp will hurt their relationship with their boss and co-workers and may even jeopardize their position. Continue… Read More »
Who’s Most at Risk for On-the-Job Injuries in CA?
Occupational injury can happen in any job. You can slip and fall in an office building just as easily as on a construction site. Some jobs are, of course, more dangerous than others. Construction workers are exposed to many more hazards on a regular basis than are office workers. Data from federal agencies and… Read More »
