Posts Tagged ‘work related injury’
Navigating Workers’ Compensation Claim Denials in California
Introduction to Workers’ Compensation Claims in California Workers’ compensation claims are an essential part of the legal landscape for employees in California. These claims provide financial support and medical care for workers who have been injured on the job. Understanding the reasons for denial of a workers’ compensation claim is vital for anyone navigating this…
Read More...Identifying Compensable Injuries in California Workers’ Compensation
Setting the Stage for Workers’ Compensation In the complex landscape of California workers’ compensation law, understanding what constitutes a compensable injury is paramount. Recognizing eligible injuries is not only a legal necessity but a vital part of safeguarding workers’ rights. With extensive legal expertise in California workers’ compensation law, this guide aims to unravel the…
Read More...Common Mistake to Avoid When Reporting A Work-Related Injury
Introduction to Common Mistake to Avoid When Reporting A Work-Related Injury When you get hurt at work, it’s essential to report the injury to your employer right away. This helps you get the medical care and support you need. Unfortunately, many people make a common mistake when reporting their work-related injuries. They don’t list every…
Read More...Workers Compensation and Working From Home: What You Need to Know
Workers Compensation Working From Home – The COVID-19 pandemic forced many people to work from home. This is a great opportunity for workers, but also comes with risks. If you are injured while working from home, is worker’s compensation available to help? In this blog post, we will answer that question and give you some…
Read More...Attorney Fees In California Workers Compensation Cases [2022]
Understand California Workers Compensation Case Attorney Fees Attorney fees in California workers compensation cases apply differently than the standard contingency fee one would expect in a personal injury case agreement. Attorney fees in California workers compensation cases are on a contingency and are capped at 15% of the money awarded to the plaintiff or better known as…
Read More...How to Calculate Temporary Disability Payments After Work-Related Injury [2023]
Introduction to How to Calculate Temporary Disability Payments After Work-Related Injury [2023] If you are injured at work, one of the benefits you may be entitled to is temporary disability payments. You might be wondering, how to Calculate Temporary Disability payments after work-related injury. This can be a confusing process to understand because the workers’…
Read More...Accident Injury Lawyer Talks Prop. 22
Employee or Independent Contractor? How Prop. 22 May Affect Your Claim On November 3rd, 2020, California voters voters overwhelmingly approved Proposition 22 which claimed 58.56% of the vote. What about this bill fostered such fervent support? And how, if at all, could it affect your Workers’ Compensation claim? Before we can answer these questions, let’s…
Read More...Important Notice Regarding COVID-19 Workers’ Compensation Benefits Eligibility for Immigrant Workers
New Alert From Insurance Commissioner Affects COVID-19 Workers’ Compensation Benefits Eligibility for Immigrant Workers A new notice from Ricardo Lara, Insurance Commissioner, has important implications on the rights of immigrant workers in the United States. This year, Lara notified insurance companies that workers who have been affected by COVID-19 while working are eligible to receive…
Read More...California Workers Compensation Lawyer
Workers Compensation Lawyer In California With Experience California Workers Compensation – No matter what line of work or occupation, each and every worker is at risk for an on the job injury. The injury could arise from a specific accident such as a slip and fall or an auto collision. Or the injury may occur over…
Read More...How to Tell that You Need a Workers Compensation Lawyer in California
Do You Need a California Workers Compensation Lawyer for Injury Claim Benefits? Many workers in California are aware that if they are injured on the job that they will be covered under Workers Compensation. Unfortunately, many employees become injured and do not know how to correctly pursue a workers compensation claim in California. Sometimes when…
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