Category Archives: California Workers’ Compensation
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 »
What To Do When Terminated While On Workers’ Comp?
Someone once said that you never work to justify a salary; you work only to justify your livelihood. However, whoever said that was probably never receiving workers’ compensation. Inherently and legally, you must justify receiving workers’ comp by filing a claim and with medical and legal documents. And depending on the severity of your… Read More »
How to Win a Workers Compensation case
The secret to Winning a Workers Compensation Case Both business owners and their employees should understand what is needed for workers’ compensation claims. Be sure to follow specific steps carefully; otherwise, some insurance carriers or companies may not provide benefits. Here is everything you need to know to be able to win a workers’… Read More »
Light Duty After a Work Injury — Do I have to Accept Light Duty Work?
Workers who are injured on the job in California have a number of rights, including the right to workers’ compensation coverage. Their workers’ comp coverage and whether they are able to go on disability, however, turn in part on their diagnosis and the severity of their injuries. Workers who can return to work in… Read More »
Domestic Workers and Workers’ Comp
Every employer in California is required to provide workers’ compensation insurance for their employees, even if they have only one employee. How does that rule apply to domestic workers, such as nannies, gardeners, or maids? Does everyone who hires a nanny need to purchase workers’ comp insurance? Are domestic workers always protected in case… Read More »
How to Build a Strong Workers’ Comp Case
If you get hurt on the job in California, you are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. However, the process is not so simple. There are pitfalls that can lead a worker to lose out on benefits to which they should have been entitled for purely technical reasons. The stronger you build your case from… Read More »
Workers’ Comp Benefits Delayed / Not Paid: Penalties
If you work for an employer in California, regardless of the industry, you are entitled to workers’ compensation protection. When you are injured on the job or as a result of performing your job duties, you are entitled to workers’ comp benefits. If the workers’ comp insurance provider wrongfully denies you benefits or unjustifiably… Read More »
