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Fired After Injury? Legal Safeguards You Need to Know
One concern many workers have after getting hurt at work and pursuing a claim for workers’ compensation benefits is whether or not their employer can retaliate against them for doing so. Many injured workers who end up placed on light duty work restrictions then...
Delayed Disability Benefits: How to Secure Your Benefits Faster
Navigating the complexities of Social Security Disability benefits can be overwhelming. At Kneisler and Schondel, we help you understand eligibility, the application process, and how to expedite your claim. Learn about common delays, the impact of COVID-19, and strategies for a successful appeal.
What to Do When Your Boss Won’t Report Workplace Injuries
When you have been injured at work and go to your employer to report your injury, the last thing you expect to deal with is your boss refusing to report your injury. Unfortunately, there are some employers out there that choose to make this process difficult for their...
Unlocking Your Workers Comp Rights: Get Paid Even If Your Employer Refuses
Every California worker should know their rights under California workers’ compensation laws to ensure that they can get the benefits that they deserve. While your employer does have a right to dispute your claim for benefits under certain circumstances – if it...
California Workers Compensation Law Social Security Disability Benefits and Workplace Injury
Injured workers in California are often unsure about whether or not they are eligible for Social Security disability benefits while they are still receiving workers’ compensation benefits. Fortunately, the answer is yes, you can apply for Social Security disability...
California Workers’ Comp Laws Passed in 2023
The area of workers’ compensation law in California is constantly changing over time. In most years, updates or minor changes are made to existing California laws that impact both employers and employees in this state. Whether you are a California employer or an...
Understanding the Role of a Workers’ Compensation Attorney
In the unfortunate event of an accident or injury at the workplace, legal questions often arise. What is the process of filing a workers' compensation claim? How can a workers' comp attorney help? Is it necessary to hire a workers' comp lawyer? These are all valid...
What Are My Rights If I Get Hurt at Work?
As a California employee, it is essential that you learn about your legal rights regarding work injuries. There are important deadlines that must be met at the outset of each workers’ compensation claim, including a deadline by which you must report your injury to...
How Do You Receive Permanent Disability Benefits in California?
In most cases, injured workers in California will recover from their work injuries and be able to return to work full duty. Notably, when injured workers are able to return to work, they may still suffer from some degree of permanent partial disability due to their...
What Injuries Are Considered Compensable Injuries in Workers’ Comp?
Even if an injury happens at work, it does not necessarily mean that it is an injury that is compensable under the California Workers’ Compensation Act. Whether or not an injury is considered compensable under the Act is an important designation to make in the early...
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