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 […]

When you are injured at work, your employer provides your medical care, typically through your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance.

California workers are protected by the state’s workers’ compensation law, which requires all job providers to provide insurance protection.

A Permanent and Stationary, or P&S, report is a document that you send your insurance company to apply for permanent disability benefits.

Back injuries can lead to several issues in a person’s physical and financial life, which is why many injured employees will file claims to receive workers’ compensation from their employer.

The average person likely associates post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with military servicemembers.

California requires most employers to carry worker’s compensation insurance to pay for medical costs and in some cases a portion of lost wages.

So, that means undocumented workers can receive workers’ compensation benefits if they suffer an injury at work.

If they’re not sure if they qualify for workers’ comp benefits, an individual might wish to hire an attorney.

Latino immigrants are particularly at risk. In fact, nearly 80% of all the Latino workers who died in Florida in 2018 were immigrants.

California law requires that employers take reasonable steps to protect their workers from workplace hazards. This means that your employer has an obligation

California’s workers’ compensation laws treat an aggravated pre-existing condition as a new injury. So long as it requires additional treatment.

You do have a chance to receive workers’ compensation benefits. If the insurance company denied your claim, you can file an appeal.