Isn’t it easy to get worker’s compensation these days? After all, companies hate going to court, so they will probably offer you a good settlement… right? In reality, you need a good worker compensation lawyer in California because the opposing…
The term “work injury” can be simultaneously very specific and confusingly vague. If you get a paper cut while at work, does that constitute a workplace injury? Probably not. What about an anxiety disorder brought forth by consistent stress? That…
Getting worker’s compensation today has become a much easier process for the simple reason that companies would rather offer a reasonable settlement than go to court. But doing it yourself can be a challenge and the best solution for this…
Meal and rest breaks are important for employees as you can use these times to recharge or discharge. Many employers afford their personnel to take rest or meal breaks whether unpaid or paid. Although it’s a common practice, it’s not required…
Docks are inherently dangerous places. Machinery, shipping containers, and naval vessels are not necessarily the safest components of a job. The only reason there aren’t a lot more accidents in harbors and piers is that longshoremen are genuinely good at…
There are protections in place in the City of California for people who are injured while doing their job. These exist in order to make sure those workers receive the compensation they deserve following an accident or an injury. The…
Injuries in the workplace can happen at almost any time. In our modern day, many of us tend to think of our workplace as safe spots. We believe them to be somewhere we’re safe, where we don’t even worry about…
After getting injured at work, a lot of employees are confused, scared and are not sure what they should do. A lot of employees are scared that if they are reporting a work accident to their employer, that their job…
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…
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…
