Where The Injured
Go To Protect Their Rights
Servers have to move quickly, juggle details about multiple groups of people and maintain a pleasant demeanor the entire time. It is a very demanding profession, but serving in a restaurant can also be relatively lucrative. Servers can earn generous gratuities if they...
A serious injury at work can turn everyday life upside down in an instant. What starts as a normal shift can quickly become months or even years of recovery, uncertainty and financial strain. For many workers, the hardest part isn’t just the injury itself, but...
In California, employees who get injured or sick during their work shifts can file a workers’ comp (WC) claim at the expense of their employers. This no-fault insurance helps provide them with financial support for their medical bills and wage loss while they are in...
A workplace injury can change your routine, finances and sense of security overnight. Many injured workers feel confused about what support is available and what steps they are expected to take after an accident on the job. Workers' compensation exists to provide...
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...
