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Workers’ Compensation

  • Published: May 15, 2023

Workers' comp benefits have been available to employees for years. California employers must carry insurance to protect their employees in the event of job-related injuries or illnesses. While workers' comp benefits availability is common knowledge, there are many lies and myths about them. Some individuals spread false information about these benefits only because they're not informed properly or don't know…Read More

  • Published: May 10, 2023

Employees can sustain toxic chemical exposure injuries at any job. However, in certain industries, there's a greater risk. Workers can be regularly exposed for a prolonged time and not even realize it until they become ill. While employers are responsible for ensuring a safe work environment, certain things are just out of their control. Employees who sustain injuries or become…Read More

  • Published: April 16, 2023

According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), approximately 22 million workers are exposed to hazardous noise at work each year in the United States. This exposure can lead to workplace-related hearing loss, a condition significantly impacting a person's quality of life. If you are a California resident suffering hearing loss due to an accident in the…Read More

  • Published: April 12, 2023

Construction workers are vulnerable to falls, electrocution, and being struck by falling objects, among other hazards. Working on scaffolding can be a hazardous job, and accidents can happen despite all safety precautions. Workers who have suffered injuries on scaffolding may be entitled to workers' compensation benefits. If you have been injured in a scaffolding accident, it is essential to understand…Read More

  • Published: March 20, 2023

In California, workplace retaliation is illegal. Retaliation in the workplace is where an employer takes adverse action against a worker because the worker exercised a protected activity, including reporting unsafe work conditions and refusing to work. If a worker believes they're working in hazardous, dangerous, or unsafe working conditions, they should report it to their employer in writing and express…Read More

  • Published: March 10, 2023

Many workplaces aren't necessarily "safe," even despite there being various things an employer can do to ensure it's as safe as possible for their employees. In unsafe conditions, employees have the right to refuse to work, but only if these unsafe conditions are unreasonably hazardous or dangerous. For instance, if you're working on a worksite and you refuse to work…Read More

  • Published: February 19, 2023

Workplace injuries include more than just physical injuries. It is entirely possible to have mental injuries as well. They are more challenging to prove than physical injuries, but you can make claims for them. If you need to make a mental health injury claim for your employer, you may want legal help first. Proving mental health injuries can be complex,…Read More

  • Published: February 9, 2023

If you've been injured on the job, you may be expecting to receive workers' compensation benefits in a timely manner. Unfortunately, this isn't always the case, and there are many reasons why your workers' comp may be delayed. Delays in receiving workers' comp can cause serious financial hardship for injured workers who may already be struggling with medical bills and…Read More

  • Published: January 20, 2023

In theory, workers' compensation is in place to provide the medical treatment that injured employees need to heal from their injury and return to work. Unfortunately, some types of injuries result in permanent physical disabilities, rendering the employee unable to perform the tasks required for their job. In fact, some injuries can even result in the inability for the sufferer…Read More

  • Published: January 15, 2023

Temporary total disability (TTD) is a form of benefits through California's workers' compensation program that injured workers may qualify for. If you qualify to get TTD benefits, you're likely experiencing the financial burden of being out of work for an extended time period, and collecting workers' comp payments may be vital for the financial stability of your family. California's workers'…Read More

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