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...
Injured Workers Should Not Stand Alone
Month: March 2017
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...
Workers’ compensation vs. SSDI benefits: a comparison
We all dream about not having to work one day, but have you ever thought about what would happen if you got sick or hurt and could not work? It is something that happens to more people than you might think. And it can happen at any age. That is why there are programs...
Does my burn injury qualify me for SSD benefits?
Countless workers in various industries face risks of suffering work-related injuries or disabilities. Specific occupations deal with heat and equipment that involve fire, posing the risks of mild to severe burns. Specific burn injuries could cause impairments, but...
What if my employer fails to report my injury?
Workers need to report job-related injuries to their employer, who will then report the incident to their insurance provider. Injured employees may have difficulty securing appropriate compensation when employers fail to accomplish this task. Furthermore, they might...
How does an examiner verify a toxic exposure claim?
Toxic exposure is a severe problem that could lead to serious ailments that require extensive medical care. Workers in specific industries are more prone to contracting dangerous substances despite enforcing essential safety standards. Fortunately, workers'...