The initial notification of an injury at work is to be taken to the employer to claim workers’ compensation. That said, if a worker is injured at work, he is supposed to inform his employer of the incident at hand. This notification can be carried out either in person or in writing. Once the employer […]

Are employees compensated under workers’ compensation for commuting injuries? Generally speaking, no, they are not. As workers’ compensation is a form of insurance providing vocational rehabilitation, medical benefits, and wage replacement to workers for any injury caused “in the course and scope of employment”, compensation benefits don’t apply to workers traveling to and from work. […]

If you have been injured on the job and are about to return to work, but your doctor has given you restrictions, you may wonder how your employer will manage that. California employment law clearly states that employers must comply with doctor-recommended work restrictions. However, sometimes the employer is failing to accommodate to your work […]

If you work in construction, you know there is a higher risk of injury for your occupation than there would be for many other jobs. You want to be aware of the most common workplace injuries to reduce the chances of harm to you or others. If you become injured on the job, you also […]

Can you sue your employer after a work injury? Being injured on the job is a frightening experience. Not only are you left in a situation where you must care for yourself and attend to your medical treatment, but you’re also racking up stacks of bills.  Workers’ compensation is a form of mandatory insurance that […]

You should hire a work comp attorney. One of the critical things about workers’ compensation claims that most employees do not understand is that their employers do not want to pay out and cover their injuries after an accident. Of course, their employer’s insurance provider doesn’t either.  This fact, while generally kept hidden from employees […]

California workplace accidents are always stressful, but what if your medical benefits are denied? Sadly, this is a common problem among the state’s hardworking employees. Below, we explain why medical benefits may be denied and how you can find relief in the worst-case scenario. Why Are California Workers’ Comp Benefits Denied? A variety of issues […]

As a hardworking employee, you want to know that your employer has your back if you’re harmed on the job. Workers’ compensation should provide some peace of mind, although you may need the assistance of a skilled lawyer to take full advantage of this policy. Are you struggling to understand how workers’ comp functions in […]