Where The Injured
Go To Protect Their Rights
Workers' compensation benefits are an important protection for working professionals. Individuals who get hurt on the job can file a claim for workers' compensation benefits. Coverage is also available to professionals diagnosed with a job-acquired medical condition,...
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...
In addition to workers’ compensation benefits, teachers and other school employees may also be eligible for a paid leave of up to 60 days after a work-related illness or injury. The injured employee only has to use a day of leave on a day when school was in session or...
If you have been injured on the job in California, you may explore your options for workers’ compensation. One question that often arises in the course of a workers’ compensation claim is whether you can receive a lump sum payment rather than periodic payments. Lump...
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...
Every job comes with a degree of risk. Those who work in landscaping could hurt themselves with heavy machinery or end up sickened due to chemical exposure. Office workers can suffer electrical injuries or repetitive stress injuries. Often, an employer is at least...
The workers’ compensation system in California is fairly straightforward: When an employee is injured or becomes ill due to on-the-job conduct, that employee gets his medical treatment covered by the employer’s insurance and also gets a share of lost wages if...
If your employer denies your workers’ compensation claim in California, it can feel overwhelming. You were hurt on the job, and now, your boss is denying you the benefits you need to get back to work. Do not fret. You have several options to challenge the denial....
Paramedics and emergency medical technicians are vital to our communities, providing critical care during emergencies. Given the inherent dangers of their work, it is important to clarify whether they are protected under workers’ compensation laws in Alameda County,...
When you pursue workers’ compensation benefits, you can negotiate resolution with your employer’s insurer. If you don’t know how to aggressively advocate for yourself, though, then you could wind up receiving less support than you need and deserve. So, before heading...