Recent Blog Posts
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 »
Does California Workers’ Compensation Cover Long-Term Injuries?
Workers’ compensation is a crucial safety net for employees who suffer injuries or illnesses while performing their job duties. In California, this system is designed to provide various benefits, including medical care, disability benefits, and rehabilitation services, without the need to prove fault by the employer. But what happens when an injury is not… Read More »
What Are Some Exceptions to Workers’ Compensation in Southern California?
Workers’ compensation is designed as a safety net to provide benefits and medical care to employees who suffer job-related injuries or illnesses. However, not all injuries or situations are covered under workers’ compensation laws in California. Understanding these exceptions is crucial for workers to know when they might need to seek alternative avenues for… Read More »
How Medical Bills Are Paid After a Worker Injury
When a workplace injury occurs, one of the immediate concerns for the injured worker is the payment of medical bills. Navigating the workers’ compensation system in California can be complex, but understanding how medical bills are handled is crucial for ensuring that you receive the care you need without undue financial burden. Read on… Read More »
Workers’ Comp and Lost Wages for Temporary or Permanent Disability
After a work injury, getting medical treatment is paramount. But no less important is financial help to make up for the wages you are missing while out of work healing and recovering. Wage replacement benefits are a crucial aspect of California’s workers’ compensation system, and a worker’s compensation attorney can help ensure you are… Read More »
