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Workers’ Compensation Death Benefits Explained
If an employee in the state of California dies as a result of a workplace injury or illness, his or her family may be entitled to death benefits under California workers’ compensation law. Generally, the state pays death benefits to the deceased worker’s spouse,...
How Are Medical Bills Paid for After a Work Injury?
If you have recently suffered an injury at work, one of your first concerns about moving forward may be how to pay your medical bills. Fortunately, if your injury is found to be work-related, then your employer will be responsible for paying your medical bills that...
What to Do When You Are Injured as a Result of a Workplace Safety Violation
As a worker in California, you have the right to work in a healthy and safe environment. Unless you work for the federal government, the law governing this right is called the California Occupational Safety and Health Act (Cal/OSHA). If you are working in the state of...
The Most Common Types of Workers’ Comp Claims
Sprains, puncture wounds, and fractures are among the most common reasons for filing a California workers’ compensation claim California workers’ compensation claims are filed for a variety of reasons. Different kinds of injuries...
Workers’ Compensation and Lost Wages
If you have been injured at work in the state of California, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries under the California Workers’ Compensation Act. Along with medical bills, you may be able to also get paid for the time you are unable to work because of...
Workers’ Compensation & Telemedicine: The New Normal – Virtual Medical Exams with QME
The spread of the COVID-19 virus is currently causing a rise in the use of telemedicine in workers’ compensation cases. Though this is being done primarily out of necessity, to abide by social distancing guidelines, it is a positive change for both injured workers and...
Workers’ Compensation Cases for COVID-19
In California, workers’ compensation covers work-related injuries or illnesses. While the COVID-19 pandemic is still going on, employees should know that if they contract COVID-19 at work, it may be covered under workers’ compensation. California law requires...
What Are Some Exemptions for Workers’ Compensation?
Generally, all employers in the state of California are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance. However, like many rules—there are some exceptions. Under certain circumstances, employers in California may be exempt from having to carry workers’ compensation...
Does Workers’ Compensation Cover Long-Term Injuries?
If you are a California worker who has been injured in a work accident, you may be wondering how long workers’ compensation benefits are available. California’s workers’ compensation law does include benefits for workers who suffer long-term injuries. The benefits...
Workers’ Compensation and COVID-19 Exposure
As a worker in the state of California, it is important to know your legal rights when it comes to workers’ compensation. Having this knowledge becomes even more important during this worldwide pandemic caused by the novel Corona virus. Even if you are working in a...
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