Injured Workers Should Not Stand Alone
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...
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...
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...
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...
When your California job involves performing the same or similar tasks over and over again, you face a heightened risk of suffering repetitive motion injuries. Work-related repetitive motion injuries and musculoskeletal disorders are among the most common reasons...
Some work injuries can have a lasting impact on your health and wellness. They can also prevent you from maintaining gainful employment due to physical restrictions. In this case, you should consider applying for permanent disability benefits, which ensure you have...
If you suffered an injury on the job and are now unable to work because of it, there is no doubt you are hoping to file a successful claim for workers' compensation. If the insurance company has denied your initial claim, there may be an opportunity for you to appeal,...
The potential for accidents exists all over the modern workplace, no matter what sort of job a person has. Injury can occur with everything from tripping over a poorly placed box, to falling off a ladder, to getting into an accident with equipment or machinery on...
In 2020, millions of people began to transition from the job site to the home office. Today, many employees still work remotely. Most remote employees enjoy the same company benefits as their office co-workers, but does that include workers’ compensation coverage?...
An ache in the palm that may not go away on its own may send you to the doctor, especially if it affects your job performance. However, did you know that it is possible your work is causing it? Hand pain that develops without trauma or apparent cause may trace back to...
