Where The Injured
Go To Protect Their Rights
A work injury can leave you managing medical bills, lost wages, and uncertainty about your future. The records you gather and preserve in the days and weeks after the incident can determine whether your California workers' compensation claim succeeds. Medical records...
Filing a workers' comp claim is an important step after a work injury. But what happens next? Your employer and its insurance company must follow certain steps to review your claim. Knowing what to expect can help you prepare for medical care and benefit decisions....
Working in public education comes with physical demands that many people outside the field do not expect. Slips on wet hallway floors, injuries from lifting students with mobility needs, or physical incidents during classroom management can all lead to serious...
A workers’ compensation settlement may not address all questions about medical care needed after the settlement. Federal rules can require money from a settlement to be reserved for medical treatment that Medicare might otherwise cover. This requirement can affect...
Working from home can make it harder to tell whether an injury happened because of your job or simply while you happened to be at home. You may also wonder whether being out of state for work or an overseas business trip means you can’t file for a worker’s comp claim...
Suffering a workplace injury is stressful enough without worrying about losing your livelihood. Many employees often assume that receiving compensation shields them from termination. However, the reality under California law is more nuanced. The legal reality...
A smaller workers’ comp check can cause panic fast. Rent, groceries, gas and family bills do not wait while your body heals. When the payment arrives and it does not match your usual paycheck, it can feel like something went wrong. Sometimes the amount is correct...
Employees who suffer on-the-job injuries don’t always want to report their injuries, but ensuring they report them is critical. Once the employee reports the injury, the employer may have to record the injury with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration...
If you have ever filed or are currently filing a workers' compensation claim, you may have faced a Compromise and Release (C&R) agreement. This settlement option can dramatically change the course of your case, offering a lump sum payment instead of ongoing...
As an employee, you are likely aware of your rights to workers’ compensation if you were to suffer an injury related to your job. However, you may be surprised that there can be challenges faced when seeking these benefits. Even when you are entitled to compensation...
