Workers’ Compensation

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

Workers’ compensation programs are designed to help employees that are out of work for a while. If you are injured at work, you may not be qualified for workers' comp automatically. If you cannot work, then your claim is straightforward. However, there may be an alternative to your job that may disqualify you from workers' comp eligibility. Many workers' comp…Read More

Sustaining an injury while at work can be a huge stressor. Between medical bills, lost wages, and personal recovery, it can easily become overwhelming. Fortunately, there's a safety net for those who have been injured on the job—California's workers' compensation benefits program. This program pays out disability benefits for individuals who aren't able to work due to a job-related injury.…Read More

California workers' compensation laws are among the nation's most worker-friendly laws. Almost every employer in California has the legal responsibility to buy workers' comp insurance. But, although the laws in California may be commendable, this doesn't mean it's always easy to recover workers' compensation benefits. If you've sustained a job-related injury or you've developed an illness due to your work…Read More

If you've been injured on the job at your workplace while you were carrying out your work duties, you may be unsure of whether you should file a workers' comp claim or a personal injury claim in order to help recover your damages and pay for your medical bills. Often, employees who are injured at work assume their only option…Read More

When hiring seasonal workers, it’s important to understand how your state’s workers' compensation laws may impact potential employees. Workers’ compensation insurance is designed to protect employees against medical bills and lost wages if they are injured on the job. Depending on your state, there may be limitations when hiring seasonal workers, especially if you work with youth or other job…Read More

If you are an undocumented immigrant, can you still file a workers’ compensation claim if you are injured at work? If not, what other options do you have to help with your medical bills or other issues from your injury?  If you are an undocumented immigrant working in an unsafe workplace or organization, it is important that you understand your…Read More

When you work in a physically demanding environment and are tasked with performing repetitive tasks, it’s only a matter of time before you experience some kind of strain or injury. A common question from workers is whether they are covered under their workers' compensation policy if they hurt themselves while on the job. A self-inflicted injury is typically defined as…Read More

In today’s digital world, more and more workers are telecommuting from home or from another remote location. This flexibility has its advantages, giving employees the ability to work from almost anywhere. But what about the risks? Does working remotely put you at a higher risk for injury?  Working from home or any other remote location does not change whether or…Read More

Workers’ compensation is an insurance policy that helps people who are injured on the job and are unable to return, meaning they could lose out on potential wages. If you're hurt while working, you may qualify for workers' compensation benefits based on the extent of your injuries and what type of work you do.  If you suffer an injury on…Read More