Protecting The Rights Of California Workers
A workplace injury can majorly affect your ability to work. California workers’ compensation benefits are designed to provide you with the income you need to pay your bills and medical expenses while you heal and recover from your injury. However, sometimes your...
There are a lot of injuries that can be suffered in the workplace. But not all of them are readily apparent. You need to be aware of hidden injuries so that you can quickly identify them and seek out the workers’ compensation benefits needed to offset your medical...
When an employee is injured on the job in California, there is always plenty of emphasis on what that employee did in the immediate aftermath of the situation: Did he report it to his employer? Did he seek proper medical treatment? Did he fill out the proper forms?...
California workers who have been injured in the workplace may be eligible for workers’ compensation. If you are injured on the job, you must notify your employer of the injury within 30 days and seek medical treatment. Then, you must submit a claim form to your...
Construction seems to be constantly in progress throughout California. This includes building, repairs, maintenance and renovation. It improves the landscape and provides work for construction employees. While this is undoubtedly positive, there are still inherent...
When you’ve been injured at work, you need compensation to help offset your lost wages and to cover your medical expenses. Without this support, you could face more extensive financial issues, such as eviction, foreclosure, and vehicle repossession. You might also be...
There are a lot of misconceptions about the workers’ compensation system. If you fall for them, you could miss an opportunity to secure the compensation you need to offset your lost wages and your medical expenses. Therefore, if you’ve been injured on the job, take a...
Working in a warehouse environment involves significant risks due to heavy machinery, slippery floors and other hazards. A common question arises: if a worker is under the influence of substances at the time of an injury, does it automatically mean the injury is their...
In California, workers’ compensation is designed to support employees who suffer job-related injuries or illnesses. A frequent question arises regarding the impact of drug or alcohol use on eligibility for these benefits. Specifically, does being high or drunk mean...
If you are injured at work, you probably know that you can receive workers’ compensation benefits. However, there are several steps you should take after the injury to increase the chance of your claim being accepted. Although you have a right to appeal a denied...