Each job comes with its risks of accidents, injuries and illnesses; however, some industries are faced with significant risks. The construction industry is one that often places workers in situations where serious and fatal incidents are always possible. While safety...
Where The Injured
Go To Protect Their Rights
Workers’ Compensation
What to know about the independent medical examination
When you’ve been injured at work and pursue a workers’ compensation claim, your employer’s insurance company is going to look for ways to deny you the financial support that you need. One way they do this is by requiring you to undergo an independent medical...
What does workers’ compensation cover in California?
If you have been injured at work, your injuries may prevent you from working for several months. In California, workers may file a claim for workers’ compensation to receive financial support and medical benefits after a work-related injury or illness. Workers’ comp...
Will Medicare take my workers’ compensation payments?
The federal Medicare program pays for the healthcare of people who have reached a certain age. As is the case with many federal programs, the government takes steps to protect the bottom line of this federally funded healthcare program. One of these steps is that...
Can injured workers get a second opinion regarding treatment?
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,...
What to consider in a Compromise and Release (C&R) agreement
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...
Injured school employees may be entitled to paid leave
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...
Can I get a lump sum payment from workers’ compensation?
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...
Workers’ Compensation defenses you may encounter
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...
Is workers’ compensation available if a third party is to blame?
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...
