The aftermath of a work accident can leave injured workers feeling vulnerable. The physical, emotional and financial instability can weigh on them. However, not all insurance companies approach the claims process reasonably. After all, their primary business goal is...
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Workers’ Compensation
When is a doctor eligible to be a qualified medical evaluator?
The workers' compensation claims process can be unpredictable. No matter how much you prepare, it is impossible to remove the risk of denial, especially if there are details surrounding your injury that may cause complications. If the claims administrator finds that...
4 types of workers at high risk for cumulative trauma disorders
Some California job injuries are an obvious result of employment. People get hurt by machinery or the mistake of a co-worker. There will be an incident report at their workplace and then a workers' compensation claim. Other times, people start to notice symptoms but...
How long will it take for me to receive my workers’ comp benefits?
If you are a full-time, part-time, or seasonal employee and have suffered an injury at work, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits, no matter who was at fault for the accident. In California, you may recover the following types of workers’ comp...
Your rights and options when it comes to workers’ compensation
When California workers suffer an injury on the job, they rely on their employer to help and support them. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. Because an employer fears facing liability for creating an unsafe work environment, they aren’t often the ones...
How much in temporary disability pay do injured workers receive?
An injury while at work could lead to financial hardship for an affected employee. They may have to miss work because of their condition, and they will likely require medical care. Thankfully, the workers' compensation program in California helps protect people from...
California stonecutters developing fatal disease
A key selling point for any California home is its kitchen countertops. Buyers want to see granite, marble or engineered stone. To meet this demand, a large industry has sprung up, employing thousands of Californians who cut the material. Researchers have found that...
Know your rights as a worker in California
Most people in California know that the workers’ compensation system is in place to help workers who are injured on the job. What about their rights that should, in theory, help prevent on the job injuries to begin with? As the website for the Occupational Safety and...
The 5 basic types of workers’ compensation benefits in California
You work hard to support yourself and provide for your family. The problem is when the kind of work you do exposes you to risks and hazards. As a worker in California, you should know the benefits you can receive in case of an injury or illness caused by your job....
3 reasons seemingly-safe jobs can still leave people injured
There are some professions that people recognize as being inherently risky, and there are many others that people assume are generally safe. Workers in California who drive for a living or work in the construction industry, for example, are likely aware that they...