Recent Blog Posts
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 »
Calculate Pain And Suffering Compensation After An Injury
Calculating how much money you need to cover your property damage and medical bills after an accident is relatively straightforward- add all of your receipts and bills together. However, there is often a much higher cost for injuries than just what receipts calculate. That’s where the tricky part comes in; how exactly do you… Read More »
When You Should Get a Workers Comp Lawyer
The administrative process of the workers’ compensation system is not difficult to navigate. It is designed for those affected to make claims easily. Most claims are processed without too much of a challenge to the claimant. There are even a few occasions when a personal injury lawyer can handle your injury that happened at… Read More »
What To Do When Terminated While On Workers’ Comp?
Someone once said that you never work to justify a salary; you work only to justify your livelihood. However, whoever said that was probably never receiving workers’ compensation. Inherently and legally, you must justify receiving workers’ comp by filing a claim and with medical and legal documents. And depending on the severity of your… Read More »