Category Archives: California Workers’ Compensation
How Long Does a Workers’ Comp Claim Take?
If you have been injured at the workplace, you are entitled to file for workers’ compensation. Coverage does not happen automatically, however. You’ll need to notify your employer of the injury and fill out the appropriate paperwork to file your claim for workers’ comp. The workers’ comp insurance provider will then review and investigate… Read More »
Workplace Injury My Fault: Can I Still Get Workers’ Comp?
Many people who are hurt on the job are afraid to report the accident because they think they are at fault. They worry that their job may be at risk if they admit to a mistake and that they would be denied workers’ compensation anyway because they did something wrong which led to the… Read More »
Consequences For Filing a Fraudulent Workers’ Comp Claim When Not Eligible
California workers are guaranteed the right to workers’ compensation coverage for workplace injuries. Unfortunately, some workers try to abuse the system by filing false workers’ comp claims. The law punishes fraudulent workers’ comp claims very severely. If you have suffered a workplace injury, talk to an experienced California workers’ comp attorney at Invictus Law…. Read More »
How Does Weed Affect My Workers’ Comp Claim
Medicinal marijuana has been legal in California for some time, and now recreational possession and usage are completely legal for adults. If cannabis is legal in California, then weed should not have any effect on your workers’ compensation claim, right? And, if you are prescribed medical marijuana to treat a workplace injury, your employer’s… Read More »
Does a Small Business Need to Carry Workers’ Comp Insurance for Its Workers?
Workers’ compensation insurance protects workers in the event of a workplace injury. If an employee is injured on the job, the employer’s workers’ comp insurance will cover medical expenses, lost wages, disability benefits, job replacement benefits, and other costs related to the injury. California requires employers to carry workers’ compensation insurance for the benefit… Read More »
What is a Predesignated Personal Physician?
If you are hurt on the job in California, you are entitled to workers’ compensation coverage. Your medical costs will be covered by your employer’s workers’ comp insurer, and you are entitled to a portion of your lost wages as well as certain other benefits. Many workers understand that they are entitled to coverage… Read More »
Why You Need A Workers Comp Lawyer In California
Are you aware what benefits you are entitled to from workers’ compensation insurance when you are injured at work? Does it matter who is at fault with the Injury? Can you see any doctor, or are you limited to the doctors you can see? There are questions that people have when they get injured… Read More »
Workman’s Comp Settlement for Shoulder Injury
Shoulder injuries are the third most common reason patients seek healthcare treatment. And shoulder injuries are among the top five most common causes of reported work-related musculoskeletal disorders in workers’ compensation claims in the US. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates, assuming you don’t need surgery, that it will take at least three weeks for your shoulder to heal. During… Read More »
How to Get Compensation for Back Injuries at Work
An old saying may prove that the fabled “tree of life” is a misunderstood concept. The tree of life is a euphemism that references the human spine. Any saying that references the tree of life is basically cautioning you to take care good care of your spine. Keep your back healthy, and your back… Read More »
Calculate Pain And Suffering Compensation After An Injury
Calculating how much money you need to cover your property damage and medical bills after an accident is relatively straightforward- add all of your receipts and bills together. However, there is often a much higher cost for injuries than just what receipts calculate. That’s where the tricky part comes in; how exactly do you… Read More »