Recent Blog Posts
Do I Get to Pick My Own Doctor for My Workers’ Compensation Claim?
If you’ve been injured on the job in California, one of the first questions you may have is where to go to get medical treatment. Can you choose which doctor you go to, or does your employer (or their insurance carrier) decide who you see? The answer depends on several factors, including whether you… Read More »
How Long Can I Be on Workers’ Compensation in California?
If you’ve been injured on the job, workers’ compensation benefits can provide much-needed medical care and wage replacement while you recover. But how long can you stay on workers’ compensation in California? The answer depends on the severity of your injury, your ability to return to work, and whether you qualify for extended benefits…. Read More »
You Have the Right to Hire a Workers’ Compensation Attorney, and Your Employer Has to Tell You So
Workers’ Compensation provides valuable benefits to employees injured on the job. It pays for their medical expenses and it replaces a portion of their lost wages while they are out of work, all without regard for who was at fault in causing the accident. So long as the injury is work-related, the worker should… Read More »
What Kinds of Benefits Does California Workers’ Compensation Provide?
Workers’ compensation is a vital safety net for employees who sustain injuries or illnesses on the job. In California, the workers’ compensation system is designed to ensure that injured employees receive necessary financial and medical support while they recover. Understanding the types of benefits available through workers’ compensation can help you know what to… Read More »
What Does It Mean to Be Board-Certified?
When seeking a workers’ compensation attorney, clients may encounter terms like “board-certified” or “certified specialist.” But what do these distinctions mean, and why do they matter? For attorneys like Amanda Deering White, lead attorney at Invictus Law, P.C., achieving certification as a Workers’ Compensation specialist by the California Board of Legal Specialization represents a… Read More »
Presumption for Healthcare Workers not passed in Committee
California workers’ compensation law creates presumptions for first responders that certain injuries or illnesses are work-related, making it easier for these everyday heroes to claim workers’ compensation benefits for these conditions. Last year a California assemblymember introduced a bill to create similar presumptions to another group of heroes – registered nurses and other frontline… Read More »
Laws Affecting Workers’ Compensation in California
California’s workers’ compensation system is one of the most robust in the United States, providing essential protections for employees injured on the job. For employers and employees alike, understanding the laws that govern this system is crucial. At Invictus Law, P.C., we help injured workers navigate the complex California’s workers’ compensation laws to ensure… Read More »
What to Know When Returning to Work After a Workplace Injury
Workers’ Compensation pays for your medical bills when you are injured on the job and replaces a portion of your wages for the period when your injury keeps you from working. But what happens when your doctor clears you to return to work? Is your involvement with the workers’ compensation over at that point?… Read More »
What Are Cumulative Injuries in Workers’ Compensation?
Workplace injuries can happen anywhere, anytime. While some injuries result from a single, traumatic incident, others develop over time due to repetitive stress or prolonged exposure to harmful conditions. These are known as cumulative injuries, and understanding them is crucial for securing the compensation you deserve. No matter how the injury or illness arose,… Read More »
What Is a Workers’ Compensation Compromise and Release?
Workers’ Compensation claims can be tricky and confusing, and navigating the complexities of a claim can be especially challenging while dealing with a physical injury and the disruption it brings to your life. One of the resolution options available in California’s workers’ compensation system is a Compromise and Release (C&R). Understanding what a C&R… Read More »
