Valley fever is a fungal infection caused by exposure to the spores of the Coccidioides fungus. The fungus is most common in the southwestern region of the United States, affecting people in hot, dry climates such as Arizona, California and New Mexico. Although Valley...
Month: March 2017
What if you do not like the doctor providing your medical care?
Medical care is one type of workers’ compensation benefit that should cover the expenses you need for diagnosing and treating a work-related illness or injury. If you did not predesignate a doctor or physician, your employer should arrange your medical treatment...
What can happen at a mandatory settlement conference?
According to data collected by the National Council on Compensation Insurance, the average workers' compensation claim reached $41,353 in the years 2019-2020, so you may have a lot at stake if the insurance company for your employer denies your workers’ compensation...
The top 5 high-hazard industries: Dangers and risks for workers
Certain industries pose significant dangers to workers. Despite taking precautions, workers in these industries may still face the need to file workers' compensation claims due to the high-risk nature of their jobs. Thus, they must be aware of potential risks to...
Understanding job retraining workers’ comp benefits
When a work accident results in a severe disability, it can impact your work options and earning capacity. The job retraining workers' comp program helps permanently disabled workers prepare for a new job and meet their financial needs. What is the job retraining...
California work safety board fast-tracks regulation to address silicosis risk
Kitchen countertops made from engineered stone such as quartz are beautiful to look at and easy to clean. But that aesthetic and functionality come at a heavy price. That’s because countertop fabrication workers risk exposing themselves to silicosis, a lung disease...
How do temporary disability benefits work?
Workers’ compensation helps cover any medical costs employees might face following a work-related injury or illness. But workers’ compensation does more than pay for hospitalization fees. It can also help pay for any wages an employee has lost if their injury or...
What is the role of a qualified medical evaluator?
During the process of getting and receiving benefits from workers' compensation, you may have to see a qualified medical evaluator. A QME is a doctor that has met certain criteria and completed ongoing education through the system. If you need to see a QME, it helps...
What happens if your workers’ comp payment is delayed?
Suffering a workplace injury or illness can put a serious dent in your savings. You expect that, as an employee, your workers' compensation will cover some or all of your medical expenses. However, workers’ comp investigations can take up to 90 days, and any further...
Can non-citizens get workers’ compensation?
Getting hurt at work can be devastating to you, your family and your financial security. In California, every employer must have workers' compensation insurance. This covers workers who get injured on the job. The purpose of workers' compensation is to protect workers...