Our blog is here to educate our clients on matters of workers compensation law
Workers Comp Issues to Watch for in 2017
A Santa Rosa workers’ compensation lawyer examines new legal issues that might affect injured employees in 2017 Workers’ compensation law in California changes every year. Dedicated Santa Rosa workers’ compensation lawyers keep track of those changes as part of our...
Can You Be Fired While Out On Workers Compensation?
Unfortunately, the answer is yes. It is possible to be fired while you are not working due to an injury you sustained at work. It is against the law for you to be fired specifically for filing a workers compensation claim, but your employer generally does not have an...
Workers Comp: What to Do When You Are Injured at Work
A Santa Rosa workers comp lawyer explains the steps an employee should take after suffering a work-related injury Employees who are injured at work are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. To protect the right to receive all the benefits the law allows,...
How Long Can You Be on Workers’ Compensation?
A Santa Rosa workers’ compensation lawyer can help injured workers receive temporary disability benefits Employers and their insurance companies frequently complain that injured workers use the workers’ compensation system to get a “free ride” by receiving temporary...
Workers’ Compensation Laws You Should Know
Injured employees should be aware of the ways that a Santa Rosa workers’ compensation lawyer can use California law to protect their rights There are many different parts to California’s workers’ compensation laws. All of the parts work together to protect the rights...
Do You Know How Much You’ll Get from Worker’s Comp?
A Santa Rosa workers’ compensation lawyer can evaluate work injuries to estimate the benefits that the injured worker should receive The California workers’ compensation system pays a variety of benefits to injured workers. The benefits depend on the nature of the...
Are Part-Time Employees Eligible for Workers’ Comp?
Almost all injured employees, including those who work part-time, can receive benefits with the help of a Santa Rosa workers’ compensation lawyer Occasionally, when an injured worker reports an injury, the employer responds, “Workers’ compensation doesn’t cover...
10 Essential Questions to Ask Your Workers’ Comp Lawyer
It pays to get advice for work-related injuries from a Santa Rosa workers’ compensation attorney If you sustained a work-related injury in or near Sonoma County, California, you may need legal advice. Whether you have hired a Santa Rosa workers’ compensation attorney...
What You Must Know About Workers’ Compensation
A Santa Rosa workers’ compensation lawyer offers important information about the rights of injured employees in California Nearly every California employee is covered by the workers’ compensation system. Employees who are injured have the right to speak to an attorney...
10 Tips Regarding Workers Compensation
Following these tips provided by a Santa Rosa workers’ compensation lawyer will make it easier to receive workers’ comp benefits Employees who were injured at work can take some simple steps to smooth the process of receiving workers’ compensation benefits. The Santa...
Free Consultation
Want to know more about your rights to be compensated for a workplace related injury? Or Are you unable to work because of a medical condition and need help to obtain government benefits? Contact Kneisler & Schondel now for your free consultation