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…
When you are injured privately, treatment is often easy to obtain. For instance, if your doctor needs an x-ray, you go down the hall for an x-ray and see the doctor minutes later. Your recovery is normally faster. Not so with the current state of…
Workers in California can file workers’ compensation claims if they are injured on the job. State law requires all employers, with a few exceptions, to carry this type of insurance policy. The program is designed to help workers recover from their injuries and return to…
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