Workers’ Compensation

If you‘re a first responder or someone close to you is, you know the emotional toll it can take. It’s probably not surprising to learn that it’s been found that one in three first responders develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), compared to one in five people...

Most workers' compensation claims are straightforward because the system provides no-fault coverage. A California worker doesn't need to show that their employer violated safety statutes, and companies can't fight a worker getting benefits just because someone caused...

California’s workers’ compensation system exists to provide financial restitution to employees who are hurt at work. The purpose is to compensate employees for the resulting economic and non-economic damages. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for the insurance company...

You probably know that suffering an injury at work allows you to file a workers’ compensation claim. Doing so gives you access to no-cost medical care and replaces some of the wages you might have lost. If the accident results in death, your surviving family members...

Almost all employees in California have the protection of workers' compensation insurance because state law mandates that employers carry this important form of protection. If an employee falls off a ladder, gets struck by a forklift or gets diagnosed by their doctor...

If you’ve dislocated your shoulder, you may assume that once it’s popped back into place (preferably by a doctor and not a friend who insists they know how to do it), everything will be fine. It’s still painful, but some over-the-counter pain medication should take...

When a worker is injured on the job, they may be able to receive medical benefits and lost wages by filing a workers’ compensation claim.  Many employees are often confused about how workers’ comp benefits work and when they can apply for them. Here’s what you may...

Our vision is such a special attribute and it allows us to do so much, not only in terms of work but also in our personal lives. Vision is precious which is why every possible precaution should be taken to protect it.  Unfortunately, your eyes are at serious risk of...

The work that firefighters do is admirable. People in this profession save thousands of lives every single year. Unfortunately, they do so at a risk to their own well-being, and many firefighters are killed or seriously injured during the course of their duties. The...

Working in a warehouse is often a well-paying job, but the dangers employees face aren’t always worth the pay and benefits. A serious injury in a warehouse could cause life-long disabilities and even lead to fatal wounds. Sometimes, however, the only work available is...