Where The Injured
Go To Protect Their Rights
In California, injured workers' compensation claims undergo a specific evaluation process known as Utilization Review (UR). In this crucial step, a doctor reviews the medical care provided and uses the state's evidence-based guidelines, or the Medical Treatment...
If you are injured at work or suffer from a work-related illness, you may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. While these benefits can be paid on an ongoing basis, there may be an option to receive a lump sum instead. Lump sum settlement A lump sum...
Workplace injuries come in different forms and severities. While some of these injuries heal on their own without requiring medical attention, others can have far-reaching consequences for the victim’s life and well-being. One such injury is amputation. According to...
Construction work is labor intensive. A worker's body is subjected to harsh conditions on each shift. While many people think that these laborers are burly and meant for this type of activity, they face just as much risk of injury as anyone else. The construction...
People who suffer a traumatic brain injury may have difficulties when they try to go back to work. It is sometimes thought that they should be able to jump right back into the job they had prior to the injury, but the fact remains that issues can persist long after...
The more commonly used workers' compensation benefits are, the greater awareness there is about them among the working population in California. Many people understand that workers' compensation will provide medical benefits with 100% coverage and disability benefits...
Many job descriptions include the ability for the worker to be able to lift up to a certain weight. These workers, such as delivery drivers, manufacturing employees and fire fighters, can suffer harm because of the weight they might have to lift. When this happens,...
A person who suffers a spinal cord injury has an uncertain future, but understanding more about their injury can help them to set goals and realistic expectations. It will also help the person and their family members understand their care needs. There are three...
If you are dealing with a serious workplace injury or illness, you may soon realize the impact it will have on your life in the future. Specifically, it may hinder your ability to earn a living, throwing your finances into disarray. But then you realize that you can...
Workplace injuries are serious problems that workers shouldn't have to deal with. Employers must take steps to ensure that they are providing safe places for their employees. Because there are some injuries that are more common than others, it is critical that all...
