Recent Blog Posts
How Does Weed Affect My Workers’ Comp Claim
Medicinal marijuana has been legal in California for some time, and now recreational possession and usage are completely legal for adults. If cannabis is legal in California, then weed should not have any effect on your workers’ compensation claim, right? And, if you are prescribed medical marijuana to treat a workplace injury, your employer’s… Read More »
Does a Small Business Need to Carry Workers’ Comp Insurance for Its Workers?
Workers’ compensation insurance protects workers in the event of a workplace injury. If an employee is injured on the job, the employer’s workers’ comp insurance will cover medical expenses, lost wages, disability benefits, job replacement benefits, and other costs related to the injury. California requires employers to carry workers’ compensation insurance for the benefit… Read More »
COVID-19 Layoffs: How to Recover After Losing Your Job
When the COVID-29 pandemic hit and lockdowns ensued, nearly 18.2 million of the 23.1 million workers, who were temporarily laid off or furloughed, were expected to be recalled to their previous employer. By August, many workers returned to their jobs, but permanently laid-off workers increased by 4.1 million, and unemployed workers for 15 or more… Read More »
Reopening An Old Workers Comp Claim
The thing that hurts more than being unable to work due to unemployment is not working after being injured on the job. A U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics study concludes that over 2.8 million American workers were injured or made ill on their worksite. That is the equivalent of almost three out of every… Read More »
What is a Predesignated Personal Physician?
If you are hurt on the job in California, you are entitled to workers’ compensation coverage. Your medical costs will be covered by your employer’s workers’ comp insurer, and you are entitled to a portion of your lost wages as well as certain other benefits. Many workers understand that they are entitled to coverage… Read More »
What To Do When Your Unemployment Benefits Run Out
In our current times of economic uncertainty and financial distress, unemployment has skyrocketed. But what happens if your unemployment benefits run out, or you’re about to lose them, and you are still in between jobs? Don’t panic. There are steps you can take to access resources to assist you. Unemployment benefits are supposed to… Read More »
Why You Need A Workers Comp Lawyer In California
Are you aware what benefits you are entitled to from workers’ compensation insurance when you are injured at work? Does it matter who is at fault with the Injury? Can you see any doctor, or are you limited to the doctors you can see? There are questions that people have when they get injured… Read More »
Workman’s Comp Settlement for Shoulder Injury
Shoulder injuries are the third most common reason patients seek healthcare treatment. And shoulder injuries are among the top five most common causes of reported work-related musculoskeletal disorders in workers’ compensation claims in the US. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates, assuming you don’t need surgery, that it will take at least three weeks for your shoulder to heal. During… Read More »
How to Get Compensation for Back Injuries at Work
An old saying may prove that the fabled “tree of life” is a misunderstood concept. The tree of life is a euphemism that references the human spine. Any saying that references the tree of life is basically cautioning you to take care good care of your spine. Keep your back healthy, and your back… Read More »
Filing An Employment Lawsuit For Wrongful Termination
Each year, the EEOC deals with around 700,000 inquiries and calls regarding employment discrimination. One of the most common reasons for wrongful terminations is employer retaliation, which comprises almost half of the employment charges. It can be a deeply traumatic, life-changing event to lose your job. Suddenly losing your primary income source is catastrophic… Read More »
