Where The Injured
Go To Protect Their Rights
In some cases, when workers suffer injuries on the job, it is due to a single catastrophic event. For example, a worker at the top of a ladder may slip and fall, suffering a traumatic brain injury or a spinal cord injury. It is very clear when the injury occurred, how...
If you get injured while you are on the job, you likely deserve workers' comp benefits to pay for lost wages, medical bills and more. For many workers, this could certainly include a car accident. Maybe you are a delivery driver or a taxi driver. Perhaps you are a...
Workers’ compensation benefits are essential for employees who have been injured while on the job. These benefits can help families avoid financial strain by covering an injured employee’s medical expenses and lost wages. It is important to take the right steps to...
An injury at work can leave you feeling confused about whether it counts as an accident or not. This article explains how California evaluates workplace incidents and how you can claim your workers’ compensation. How California law defines a work-related accident...
Here in California, many injured workers agree to accept lump sum settlements for their workers’ compensation claims. But do these settlements work for everyone? Below, we discuss the pros and cons of accepting lump sum workers’ compensation settlements. Some injured...
Work injuries may require trauma care. Major injuries sometimes make physical therapy necessary. In cases involving cumulative trauma or extreme injuries, professionals with work-acquired medical issues may sometimes require surgical interventions. Surgical procedures...
Getting hurt on the job often makes people feel anxious about their job security and finances. They know they might be eligible for workers' compensation benefits, but they may not be sure of how to access those benefits. In scenarios where employers have a first aid...
Competition in the workplace can be motivating, but when taken too far, it can create serious risks to employee well-being and safety. Many employers encourage competition to boost productivity, but constant pressure to outperform coworkers can lead to stress, burnout...
Workers’ compensation protects the vast majority of employees in California. While many workers never need these benefits, they are critical for those who develop work-acquired medical conditions. There are many scenarios in which professionals may be well aware that...
You may feel aches or numbness that build slowly during your workday. Repeated lifting, bending or exposure at a job site can, over time, lead to ongoing pain rather than a sudden accident. California classifies injuries that develop gradually as cumulative injuries....
