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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...
Essential Workers and COVID-19
Essential workers in California who contract COVID-19 while working have been given some additional protections under California workers’ compensation law. California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed an executive order that allows for a time-limited rebuttable...
The Coronavirus—How is it Affecting Workers’ Compensation?
The novel coronavirus, known as COVID-19, has affected the lives of California residents in many ways. Not only has it impacted the day-to-day lives of California residents, but it also has affected the workers’ compensation system. Due to California shelter-in-place...
Can I Appeal a Denial of My Workers’ Compensation Claim?
As you may expect, workers’ compensation claims are not always accepted, even when it is a genuine work-related injury. The good news is that even if your workers’ compensation claim is denied for any reason, you still have the right to appeal the denial. At Kneisler...
Agreed Medical Evaluators and Qualified Medical Evaluators in California Workers’ Compensation
In disputed workers’ compensation cases in California, Agreed Medical Evaluators (AMEs) and Qualified Medical Evaluators (QMEs) are often used to help resolve disputes. If you have recently suffered a work-related injury in California, you should be familiar with...
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