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What Is Maximum Medical Improvement and How Does it Relate to California Workers’ Compensation Cases?
A Santa Rosa workers’ compensation lawyer explains how reaching maximum medical improvement changes the benefits an injured worker receives Everyone who is injured at work hopes to make a full recovery and to resume his or her employment. Unfortunately, some injuries...
Are Insurance Companies Required to Investigate Workers Compensation Cases?
A California workers compensation claim cannot legally be denied unless the insurance company performs a full and fair investigation Workers’ compensation insurance companies sometimes deny claims for workers compensation benefits. A claims administrator might claim...
Workers’ Compensation and Car Accidents – What You Need to Know
Employees who are injured in a car accident while driving for an employer may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits and personal injury damages Most car accidents that cause injuries result in insurance claims, and sometimes civil lawsuits. Whether an injured...
Can You Sue Your Employer for a Workplace Injury?
Generally, you cannot sue your employer for a workplace injury. An injured worker’s exclusive remedy for a work-related injury is the California Workers’ Compensation System. With rare exceptions, the California Workers’ Compensation Act is the only remedy for...
The Workers Compensation Insurance Process – And When Lawyers Should Become Involved
If you have been injured at work in California, you may be wondering how to navigate your workers compensation claim in order to receive compensation for your injuries. You may also be wondering when to hire an attorney, or if you even need an attorney. Hiring an...
Types of Incidents Covered by Workers Compensation in California
Under California workers compensation law, there are two types of injuries that are covered as work-related, compensable injuries. These include traumatic events which cause injuries and repetitive-use or repeated stress injuries. If your injury is deemed...
How to Report a Work-Related Injury
How to Report a Work-Related Injury If you have been injured at work in California, it is important to follow the proper procedures to report your injury. By adequately reporting your injury, you can make sure you are on the right track to obtaining compensation and...
California Workers’ Compensation Benefits Explained
A Santa Rosa workers’ compensation lawyer explains the kind of benefits that are available to employees who are injured at work. In California, five different workers’ compensation benefits are available when an employee is injured in a work-related accident. In some...
5 Most Frequent Workplace Injuries
Santa Rosa workers compensation lawyers regularly advise employees who have similar work-related injuries With few exceptions (such as certain psychological injuries or injuries caused during a fight that the injured worker started), nearly all job-related injuries in...
What to Do When You’ve Experienced a Workplace Accident
A California employee who is injured on the job should take these steps to protect the right to receive workers’ compensation Employees who are injured while working can obtain medical care and other benefits through the workers’ compensation system. Following these...
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