Where The Injured
Go To Protect Their Rights
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...
Many workers in California qualify for workers’ compensation benefits following a workplace accident. However, not every claim for workers’ compensation benefits is approved. Your employer’s insurance company will carefully evaluate your claim and review the evidence...
A career in education can be incredibly rewarding. Teachers help spark curiosity and passion in students. In some cases, adults come back to the schools they previously attended looking for teachers to thank them for their support and care. Unfortunately, teaching has...
After being injured in a workplace accident, you need financial resources to keep you afloat while you focus on your recovery. The workers’ compensation system can assist with that if your claim is successful, but the process isn’t always as easy as it seems. In fact,...
When a workplace injury occurs, the road to recovery can be long and challenging. Although workers’ compensation benefits aim to provide financial support to injured employees, going through the complex claims process can be overwhelming. If you are considering filing...
Suffering an on-the-job injury is the worst-case scenario for many workers in California. Not only must these individuals deal with the pain and medical treatment required for the immediate and, potentially, long-term effects of the injury, but they also miss time at...
Our culture has a stereotype of firefighters as fearless heroes, There's certainly some truth to that view, but firefighters are human beings, and their work can take a toll on them, physically and mentally. When a firefighter is physically injured on the job, they...
