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Facing a work-related injury is challenging enough, but the situation can be further complicated if you experience retaliation from your employer due to your injury and subsequent claim. It’s essential to recognize signs of retaliation to take timely action. At KCNS Law Group, we are dedicated to standing by your side, ensuring your rights are protected and you receive the…Read More
Experiencing an emotional disturbance as a result of workplace incidents is an unfortunate reality for some employees. The question often arises whether such emotional or psychological distress is covered under workers’ compensation. In California, the answer is yes, you can file a claim for workers’ compensation benefits if you suffer from a work-related emotional or psychological injury. The legal team…Read More
No one wants to tangle with an insurance provider after a workplace injury. If you’re protected by workers’ compensation, though, that coverage can supplement the wages you lose while recovering from your injuries. That said, what losses does workers’ compensation actually cover? Can you use workers’ compensation to cover inhalation injuries endured in the workplace? More often than not, yes.…Read More
You can face all kinds of losses in the wake of an accident. The worst of these can take the form of lost income. If you can’t return to work and your supervisor won’t offer you paid time off, how are you supposed to recover those lost wages? If you’re working with an experienced attorney, you can integrate your lost…Read More
As an employee, if you are injured while working, you are eligible to receive monetary benefits for the harm you suffered. Workers' compensation is insurance that offers employees cash benefits and medical care if they become ill or harmed from their jobs. However, obtaining this money becomes complicated when a person is working "under the table." If you were injured…Read More
Workers in California who have suffered a job-related injury or illness can often obtain workers' compensation benefits while they recover. These benefits include wage replacement as well as coverage of medical expenses related to the injury or illness. However, what happens if your employment ends while you are still being treated? Can you continue receiving workers' comp after being fired?…Read More
For many Californians, the perfect summertime job involves time outdoors. However, while the season offers many unique employment opportunities, those opportunities commonly involve unique risks related to the warmer temperatures. If you've been injured due to a safety hazard at your workplace that results in the need for medical treatment and time missed from work, you can seek benefits through…Read More
Being a camp counselor is usually a seasonal or part-time position. However, just because the job is not full-time does not mean that on-the-job injuries can’t be compensated. Unfortunately, many seasonal employees do not pursue the compensation they deserve following these accidents because they think they are not entitled to the same benefits as full-time workers or do not know…Read More
If you have been injured on the job, dealing with your recovery can be a complicated and lengthy process. One of the most critical parts of this ordeal is finding a capable physician who can properly diagnose and treat your injuries or illness. Unfortunately, finding the right doctor to treat you through this challenging time is not always easy, and…Read More
Being injured at work can be a distressing experience. In addition to the physical pain you're facing, you may be worried about when you'll be able to return to work or even whether you'll be able to go back to your previous role at all. You may also be worried about your finances and whether workers' compensation will cover all…Read More