Workplace accidents can happen when you least expect them. Sometimes, an accident occurs because of negligence or failure to follow safety rules. If you believe that you are partly at fault for your injury, you might hesitate to file a workers' compensation claim. You...
Month: April 2020
How warehouse work pace impacts injury risks
Warehouse work is tough on the body. If you are among a growing number of California residents who make your living in a warehouse environment, it is important that you recognize how the pace of work in your warehouse environment affects your overall injury risks....
What happens with my medical bills under workers’ compensation?
When you make a workers' compensation claim, there is a lot that occurs behind the scenes. Your employer gets workers' compensation insurance through an insurer, and it is the insurer who handles all the details and the process of ensuring your get your benefits. One...
What are some facts about Social Security Disability?
Social Security Disability is a program that helps people who suffer from extreme disabilities that prevent them from working. It is not similar to workers' compensation or other disability programs. The Social Security Administration has very strict rules for...
Is workers’ compensation available to non-citizens in California?
Anyone injured on the job in California, including non-citizens, is eligible for workers' compensation insurance benefits. Even undocumented workers and people who did not obtain legal authorization allowing them to work in the U.S. can receive workers' comp. What...
¿Qué cuenta como lesión laboral para la indemnización al trabajador?
Muchos trabajadores no saben que tienen el derecho de solicitar beneficios de indemnización al trabajador si sufren una lesión mientras trabajan. Estos beneficios existen para darle a un trabajador herido el apoyo financiero que necesita para recuperarse de sus...
What should I do if I have a problem with my doctor’s diagnosis?
If you are receiving workers' compensation benefits, your doctor will play a key role in whether you can continue to receive them or if there will be changes to your claim. Since the state requires you to use doctors chosen by your employer or its insurer, you may not...
¿Tengo que trabajar si aún me estoy recuperando?
Después de sufrir una lesión en su lugar de trabajo, puede resultarle difícil saber cuándo estará listo para retomar sus actividades. Sin embargo, durante su última revisión, su médico tratante sorpresivamente le comenta o sugiere que está nuevamente en condiciones...
When is the right time to apply for Social Security Disability benefits?
If you have an injury or illness, you may have received benefits through a program or a legal settlement. But if the problem lingers and is impacting your ability to work, you may need to look for a longer-term solution. One option is to look into Social Security...
Can I choose my doctor for treatment under workers’ compensation?
If you were recently injured on the job in California and require medical care to recover, you are probably wondering if you can visit your own doctors for treatment. Understanding what California workers' compensation law says about choosing your own doctor can help...