Where The Injured
Go To Protect Their Rights
When you get hurt at work or your doctor diagnoses you with a condition caused by your employment, workers' compensation benefits will cover the cost of your treatment. Workers' compensation will cover all of your expenses, from surgery to physical therapy. Provided...
Workers’ compensation is an employer-funded insurance program that pays financial restitution to employees who are hurt or who develop an illness as a result of their job. It is not uncommon for worker’s comp to make a settlement offer following your claim. When this...
One of the worst things that can happen to a family is to have a loved one die as the result of a work-related injury or illness. While no amount of money can replace a loved one, California’s Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) does pay death benefits to spouses,...
When you’re driving for work, something you have to think about is what will happen if you get into an auto accident. Depending on who is at fault, you might think that you’ll have to cover your own expenses, but the truth is that you may have the option of seeking...
Speaking up when you get hurt on the job serves multiple purposes. Reporting your injury to your employer means that they will have an internal report about the incident, which can play a role in your workers' compensation claim. Timely reporting is necessary for you...
Maybe your doctor just informed you that the reduced lifting strength in your arms is a sign of carpal tunnel syndrome that you developed from gripping and using tools all day at work. Perhaps you fell from scaffolding while helping repair a building's brickwork and...
For workers who have to work at heights, there are two general tactics that can be used. The first is simply to set up a ladder at the site and climb to the desired height. The second is to set up a scaffold system that takes a lot longer to put together, but that...
Many workers' compensation claims involve a series of small claims and individual payments. The insurance company pays for the medical costs every time you go to the doctor and sends you a check every week for your disability benefits until you go back to work. ...
People who have jobs in the retail industry work hard. Some might think this is a cushy job, but a lot of heavy lifting and other difficult tasks go into making stores look nice for customers. Employers should do everything possible to ensure these workers have a safe...
When you’re at work in California, you know that there are days that can get extremely hot. When it’s humid and hot, the heat can feel oppressive. Even on a cooler day, being in the sun all day can make some people sick. Extreme heat causes more workplace injuries...
