Category Archives: Workers’ Compensation
Does Workers’ Comp Pay for Pain and Suffering in California?
You got injured or sick as a direct result of your job. While you’re aware that workers’ comp will come in handy, you aren’t sure whether or not your pain and suffering as a result of the injury or illness will be covered. Now, you’re wondering “Does workers’ comp pay for pain and suffering… Read More »
PRESUMPTION FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYEES WHO RISK LIFE OR HEALTH
Certain employees of public or government agencies have jobs which, by their very nature, carry a greater potential for sustaining a certain type of injury or acquiring a certain type of medical condition. In many of these cases, the Labor Code contains presumptions of industrial injury for the protection of this special class of… Read More »
Who Pays for My Medical Bills if I am Hurt on the Job?
You got injured on the job, and you want to make sure that you’re going to have insurance coverage pay for your injuries. You don’t have to worry about covering these costs in addition to your normal medical expenses. You can rest assured your bills will be covered. If you got sick or injured… Read More »
Can an Employer Fire You While on Workers’ Comp in California?
You were injured on the job, and now you’re on workers’ comp. However, now you’re worried that you could lose your job. Not having an income at this point in your life would be very detrimental. You’re asking: can an employer fire you while on workers’ comp in California? Find out the answer and… Read More »
VERY IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CASE (PART 1 )
1) THERE ARE THREE (3) MAIN BENEFITS FOR INJURED WORKERS. a) Temporary Disability – This is a monetary benefit that can be paid as Temporary Partial Disability or Temporary Total Disability. The most commonly paid benefit is Temporary Total Disability (TTD). This is a bi-weekly benefit paid to the injured worker – typically paid… Read More »
“EMPLOYEE” PRESUMPTION AND BURDEN OF PROOF
In order to be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits there must exist an employment relationship at the time of the injury. Labor Code 3600 (a) provides that an employer is liable for workers’ compensation benefits “for any injury sustained by his or her employees arising out of and in the course of employment. Labor… Read More »
7 OF THE MOST COMMON QUESTIONS ASKED BY A NEW OR POTENTIAL WORKER’S COMPENSATION CLIENT AND OUR RESPONSE
1) How long will it take before my case is settled? Answer: Depends on the healing process than anything and when the treating physicians feel your condition has plateaued/stabilized. Typically the case can’t be settled until your condition has stabilized to the point that the physicians can evaluate your permanent impairment. Quite frankly, we… Read More »
WHAT IS A “THIRD PARTY” CASE? WHERE WORKERS’ COMPENSATION AND PERSONAL INJURY INTERSECT
Generally, any time a worker in California is injured at work or while performing their job duties, they are limited to filing what is commonly referred to as a “Work Comp” claim or case. This type of claim can help an injured worker get medical help needed for their injury and wages while they… Read More »
Do I Have a Workers’ Comp or Personal Injury Lawsuit After Getting Injured at Work?
You always thought that if you got injured while on the job, you’d automatically qualify for a workers’ compensation settlement. However, now you think you might have a personal injury lawsuit on your hands instead. How do you know the difference? You can figure it out by researching if you have a workers’ comp… Read More »
AVOID STATEMENTS RECORDED OR SIGNED
Over the many years that I have been practicing workers’ compensation law, I have spoken with many people who are either looking for a workers’ compensation attorney to represent them or who just have some questions they want answered during a time that they are choosing to represent themselves. A question that I am… Read More »
