Due to the recent Shelter in Place order, our office will be physically closed until at least 4/7/20. However, we will still be working on cases remotely. Therefore, any communication to our office should be conducted through email. We are not sure yet whether we will be able to access physical mail. All our emails in the office are accessed by using our first name followed by @icworkinjury.com. We assure you we are working as best we can during these uncertain times to continue to provide you the best representation possible.
If you start a workers’ compensation claim after getting hurt on the job, you hope that you will get a quick approval and begin to receive the benefits that you need. Unfortunately, some people will have to deal with a denial. Workers’ compensation claims can be...
Construction sites are workplaces that have some of the tightest safety requirements, from the obligation to wear a hard hat to weight limits on scaffolding and the necessity of high-visibility jackets. However, despite the strict safety regulations, construction...
The hospitality and service industries represent a major opportunity for workers in California. They can give you a chance to support yourself with flexible hours while going to school or even working another entry-level job. You don't need a degree or any job...
Accidents can happen in any kind of work environment, but certain jobs are more likely to result in serious injury or death for workers. California has one of the largest economies in the world, and workers across the state benefit from relatively strong employee...
Regardless of what industry you work in, you could find yourself in a situation where you get hurt on the job or develop a repetitive motion injury or illness because of the demands of your occupation. When that happens, you have the right to turn to workers'...
The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health announced revised requirements for the medical surveillance of workers who risk exposure to silica particles. The new requirements will become effective on June 23, and they will not apply to the construction...
At the start of each summer, the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health reminds employers about the risks of excessive exposure to heat. However, each year, workers' compensation claims are filed for heat-related illnesses. Although outdoor workers are...
The workers' compensation insurance program in California provides benefits to cover medical expenses and lost wages to victims of workplace injuries. However, under certain circumstances, injured workers might also have grounds to file third-party personal injury...
There is no shortage of awareness campaigns and warnings about the dangers of distracted driving. However, not enough attention is paid to distracted walking in California workplaces. A significant number of workers' compensation claims involve injuries suffered while...
Valley Fever time is around the corner. Construction and agricultural workers in California are at higher risk of becoming infected with the Coccidioides fungus from June through November. The spores from the fungus live in the dirt but become airborne when the soil...
