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Insurance companies often seem to be looking for excuses to deny the claims of injured parties, and they usually try to deny preexisting conditions in workers’ comp cases. If you’re wondering “Can I collect workers’ compensation if I have a preexisting condition?” an attorney with KCNS Law Group can conduct a case review and offer their legal opinion of your…Read More

When someone is injured while on the job, workers' compensation provides financial support while the individual recovers from their injuries, surgery, or rehabilitation. During this recovery time, it is not uncommon for individuals to search for other types of work that differ from the job at which they were injured. Additionally, workers' compensation only pays out a percentage of income;…Read More

Employers have a duty to provide a reasonably safe working environment for their employees. However, there are still several thousand work-related accidents that occur in the United States each year. If you have been injured at work, one of the most important first steps you should take is to make sure the accident has been reported.  KCNS Law Group is…Read More

Under California Labor Code Section 3700, all California employers must provide employees with worker's compensation benefits. One benefit that must be provided to employees who have been hurt on the job is medical care. After a damaging workplace accident, employees may require costly medical treatment, including the need for prescription drugs. KCNS Law Group is a team of California worker's…Read More

Do you know what to do if you must appeal your workers’ comp claim in California? Employers must carry workers’ compensation insurance to cover employees injured on the job. However, employers or their insurance companies have the right to deny a claim. If your claim is denied, you have several options, such as discussing your claim with the claims adjuster,…Read More

When you experience a work-related injury, it is natural to wonder whether you can receive unemployment if you receive workers’ compensation as well. After a work injury, you should seek medical attention and notify your employer of your injury. The next step is to file a workers’ compensation claim to recover expenses, wages, and other injury-related costs. Your injury may…Read More

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), nearly half a million California residents get injured on the job each year. When you have a work-related injury, you are entitled to financial compensation. However, claiming workers’ compensation within the time frame and according to state filing rules can be challenging. You will want to consult with a workers’ comp…Read More

Some occupations are more physically demanding than others. It is not uncommon for firefighters, construction workers, or warehouse employees to overexert themselves while carrying out their jobs. Overexertion can result in serious injury to an employee. California employers must provide workers’ compensation insurance coverage for work-related injuries to employees. Does that coverage include overexertion or overuse injuries? What Is Overexertion…Read More

While there are many reasons workers compensation benefits might be delayed, you and your loved ones shouldn’t have to hold the weight of navigating the process alone, and especially when an unexpected injury or illness occurs. An experienced workers compensation lawyer can lift the weight of the process off your shoulders and leave you more time to focus on getting…Read More

While many workplace injuries happen in a variety of workplace settings, carpal tunnel syndrome is by far one of the most common. Because there are so many repetitive tasks, whether you are using construction equipment, spending hours at a keyboard, or moving items from one place to another, there are so many different opportunities to fall victim to a stress-related…Read More