When you think about seeking workers’ compensation for an injury, you might imagine getting hurt using heavy machinery or working on a factory line. The reality is that you can get hurt in almost any setting. In fact, one of the places where hundreds of people get...
Workers’ Compensation
Why are workers’ compensation claims denied?
Workers' compensation is a type of insurance that is available to most workers in the United States. It is designed to protect workers financially in the event that they lose money as a result of being injured in the workplace. Workers' compensation is generally quite...
What to do in the immediate aftermath of a workplace injury
A workplace injury can happen suddenly. Even if you assume that the injury is minor, that’s not always the case. If you don’t take the right steps in the immediate aftermath of a workplace injury, you put your health and your financial well-being at risk. Here is what...
Is chronic pain covered by workers’ compensation?
Some jobs require physical movements that take a strain on the body over a prolonged period of time. If you are a manual laborer, work in agriculture or you are a construction worker, it's likely that you are on your feet all day and often have to lift heavy objects...
How to respond to a denied workers’ compensation claim
An injury or illness, resulting from your employment, should be faced with extreme care. In addition to your health and long-term well-being, you should also consider any financial compensation you’re entitled to. When you file a claim for workers' compensation...
How to protect your workers’ compensation claim
If you’re injured on the job, your immediate attention should turn to your injuries, health and receiving the necessary treatment as quickly as you can. While this is important, it’s critical that you also take steps to protect your potential workers’ compensation...
What are the rights of injured California workers?
Most California workers find comfort in knowing that they will be entitled to financial relief in the event of workplace injuries. However, many have questions about which injuries are covered and to which benefits they will be entitled. The state-regulated workers'...
You rights to workers’ compensation benefits
Most California workers find comfort in knowing that their medical expenses and lost wages will be covered by insurance if they suffer work-related injuries. However, gaining knowledge about the types of injuries and illnesses covered by the state-regulated workers'...
Are virus infections covered by workers’ compensation?
Each year, thousands of workers in California fall victim to any of the flu viruses that happen to be around. According to a spokesperson for the California Workers' Compensation Institute, no diseases or categories of illnesses are excluded from compensation....
How does workers’ compensation treat pre-existing injury
When California workers are involved in workplace accidents that caused significant aggravation to pre-existing injuries, they might be eligible for compensation. However, not all injuries qualify as pre-existing. Only injuries or illnesses that are linked to events...