Every day that goes by people are getting injured in some way. In some cases, it may seem like something very minor to you, such as slipping and falling when you are in a store or on someone else’s property. While your immediate injuries might seem minor to you, harsher problems can quickly develop over…
What may start out as a typical day at work can quickly turn into something else when an accident occurs. All it takes is a slip and fall on a wet floor, your back wrenching while lifting a box, or any other catastrophe that can take place in your workplace that can cause big problems…
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 liable for the injury under California workers comp laws. The injured worker is barred from…
Permanent disability benefits in workers compensation When you sustain an injury at work, the injury can be either temporary or permanent. In workers compensation, you are able to receive medical treatment even if your condition is temporary. When your condition has reached maximum medical improvement, your physician will release you. If you no longer have…
