It does not matter if you work at a construction site, a warehouse, a factory, a retail store, or an office. The risks of injuries in the workplace are always there, and no matter how careful or mindful you try…
NFL Players Entitled to Workers Compensation In order to be eligible to recover workers compensation benefits, you have to prove that the injury arose from your employment and occurred during the course of your employment (“AOE/COE”). The injury can be…
Workplace injuries can be a very tricky thing for people. When you are injured while on the job, your employer does have a legal responsibility to make sure the medical you need from the injury is supplied and taken care…
Uninsured Employers If you are an employer it is illegal to not have workers compensation insurance. It does not matter if you have one employee or if you have 1,000 employees. Workers Compensation is a requirement for employers of all…
An injury that occurs in the workplace can be stressful for you on several fronts. First, the idea of getting hurt can be scary for anyone. You never know what the injury will do to you and how it will…
Workers compensation has changed in 2013 Governor Brown has made many changes to the Workers Compensation system since he took over as Governor of California. Without question, the greatest change he made was with Senate Bill 863 (“SB 863”). SB…
When you initially suffered your injury at work, it may not have seemed like a big deal to you. Yes, the injury hurt, but you went to the doctor, had tests done, missed some work, and now you are recovering….
Independent Medical Review in workers compensation A large part of the workers compensation case is making sure that the injured worker receives all the medical treatment he/she needs. When an injured worker’s treating physician believes that the injured worker needs…
You would think that getting the proper compensation for injuries you suffered while you were working would be fairly routine for you. Unfortunately, in many situations, this is not the case. You will find that employers and their insurance companies…
One mistake that injured workers make is believing that they cannot receive workers compensation because the work accident was their fault. For example, if a worker fell because he wasn’t wearing the right type of shoes, the employer is still…
Suffering an injury at work can be a very scary thing for you. Not only do you have to deal with the injuries you suffered, but you also have to worry about if you will be able to work again…
California Workers Compensation Lawyer Our California Workers Compensation Lawyer will not charge you a dime unless he wins your case. You do not even have to pay out of your own pocket. The attorney fee comes out of your settlement….
Accidents can happen to anyone at any time in life, but when something occurs in the workplace, it seems to cause a great deal more stress and anxiety for you. You immediately worry about not only the medical expenses that…
If you currently have a workers’ compensation claim in progress, you might be thinking about settling out of court. The following information covers some of the basic information you may need to know if you’re seriously considering settling your case….
When you are injured at work, whether it is a serious injury that requires a trip to the hospital or something that seems minor at the time, if the accident was not your fault, your employer is responsible for taking…
