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...

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...

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...

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...

You were injured at work.  You have received some medical treatment, which is continuing, and you are beginning to get better.  You haven’t recovered sufficiently to return to your old job, but you might be able to perform some of the jobs that your employer has...

Injured workers in the state of California may be eligible for permanent partial disability benefits for their injuries. The term permanent partial disability refers to a lasting partial disability resulting from your work injury or work illness. If your work injury...