Injured in a work-related accident? You should receive workers’ compensation benefits to cover your medical bills. You should also receive payments to make up for wages lost while you are unable to work. It seems like a simple concept. Unfortunately, filing a...
Regardless of the industry in which you work, you face health risks on the job, from slowly developing injuries caused by repetitive strain to sudden incidents that lead to catastrophic harm. The National Safety Council reports that about 12,600 U.S. workers...
If you suffer a disabling injury in the workplace, you may be eligible for the California workers' compensation program. During the process of applying for and receiving workers' compensation payments, you have federal legal protections, which means you cannot lose...
Most employees understand that workers’ compensation is available to those injured on the job. California has prepared a series of guides recognizing that certain industries and situations often present specific hazards for employees in those fields; examples include...
When you suffer a work-related injury, you have the right to file a workers' compensation claim. However, you may have some fears about taking action. One common concern is that you may lose your job if you pursue compensation for your workplace injury. However, there...
You were very good at your job on the construction site in California, but a work injury has made it so you can no longer work. You have a long time until retirement and a family to take care of, so what can you do? You should immediately look into your rights and...
With America seemingly mired in an opioid epidemic, responsible doctors are becoming much more conservative in prescribing these powerful pain relievers to patients. Instead, they're prescribing non-opioid medications, such as NSAIDs, and non-pharmacologic pain...
Workers' compensation is a multi-billion-dollar industry here in California. Some $20 billion is paid to workers every year by insurers and/or employers.Workers' compensation regulations are determined by the state's elected officials. Because multiple groups have an...
Any type of injury to your brain, such as a concussion, requires immediate medical attention. Neglecting to receive care as quickly as possible can result in additional damage and long-term complications.The best way to know if you have a concussion is to visit a...
If you're injured on the job, you may find yourself in position to file a claim for workers' compensation benefits. While this gives you financial peace of mind, it doesn't necessarily remove all the stress from your life.For example, you may have concerns about...
