Thanks to California’s comprehensive labor laws, every employer in the state is required to provide their employees with workers’ compensation benefits. You never know when something could happen in the workplace that requires you to take time off to recover. Accidents happen in every profession,…
When an employee suffers a work-related injury in California, they may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits to pay for medical treatments and help cover lost wages. While this state-mandated system covers almost all employees, actually accessing benefits can be complex and overwhelming for someone…
The workers’ compensation system provides crucial benefits to Californians who get injured on the job. Like any legal process, however, workers’ comp can sometimes be confusing and overwhelming for those without prior knowledge of the system or specific legal training. This is especially true for…
If you have recently been injured at work, navigating the workers’ compensation process can feel like a nightmare at times. This is why understanding how to file a workers’ comp claim in California is essential to ensure you can receive the benefits you are entitled…
If you have recently been injured at work, it’s important to understand the workers’ compensation process and how it applies to you. Many people who have been injured ask, “When does workers’ comp start paying in California?” The timeline will differ for each individual depending…
When you need time off to recover from a work injury, the typical workers’ compensation claim will only provide a maximum of 104 weeks (two years) of wage replacement, called temporary disability, within the first five years from your injury date which is paid at…
Workplace injuries are more common than you might expect. California workers’ compensation laws explain the processes and benefits afforded to injured workers in the state. Understanding these laws can help you protect your job and income following a workplace injury or illness. You can better…
Work Injuries can happen at any time in different work settings. California’s workers’ compensation laws require coverage for injured workers, including payment of medical expenses and lost wages after a workplace injury. Following approval of a workers’ compensation claim, you may ask yourself, “Should I…
Are you wondering what California workers' comp lawyers won't tell you? Filing for workers’ compensation can be a confusing and seemingly complicated process, whether after a fall or developing an occupational illness. By hiring an injury attorney with a deep understanding of workers’ compensation, you…
It’s difficult to estimate how much your workers’ compensation claim may be worth or what the minimum amount you should receive given the degree of injury sustained. By examining a California workers' comp settlement chart and consulting with a skilled workplace injury attorney about the…
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