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Everything You Need to Know About Permanent Disability Ratings
In most cases, an injured worker is able to recover from their work injury and return to work at the job they were working prior to their injury. However, in some cases, it is determined that injured worker will never be able to recover completely and will have...
Everything You Need to Know About Supplemental Job Displacement Benefits
[This blog was updated on February 18, 2020.] Injured workers in California are entitled to certain workers’ compensation benefits. One of these benefits an injured worker may be eligible for is called supplemental job displacement benefit. Supplemental job...
Am I Required to Continue Working for My Employer After My Work Injury?
Getting injured at work will impact your life in many ways. Of course, your health should be your top priority, so it is important to get the medical care you need to recover from your work injury. After you file your claim for workers’ compensation benefits, you may...
What Happens if I am Permanently Disabled Due to My Work Injury and I Cannot Work Again?
In many workers’ compensation cases, the goal of both the injured worker and the employer is to get the injured worker in a position to return to work in their former position. However, in some cases, a worker suffers a work-related injury that is so severe that they...
Rules Your Employer Must Follow When It Comes to Work Place Accidents – What You Should Know
Employers in California have certain rules that they must follow when it comes to workers’ compensation claims. If they fail to follow these rules, there may be serious repercussions. It is important to know what your employer is required to do when it comes to...
Employees vs. Independent Contractors – What This Means for Your Workers’ Compensation Case
Whether you are designated an employee, or an independent contractor is a very important distinction when it comes to workers’ compensation in California. If you are an independent contractor, you may not be eligible for the workers’ compensation benefits when you...
What is the Return to Work Supplement Program, and Does it Apply to My Case?
After suffering a work-related injury, you may be anxious to return to work. Once you have completed any necessary medical treatment, returning to work is likely your next focus. Some injured workers are eligible for a benefit called the Return to Work Supplement...
What to Do When Medical Care You Need is Denied by the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Carrier
If you have suffered a work-related injury, one of your biggest concerns is probably making sure that you get the medical care you need to heal from your injury and return to work. Unfortunately, it is common for insurance companies to deny some, or all, of the...
Laws Affecting Workers’ Compensation in California
In 2018, there were several bills signed into California law that impact workers’ compensation. These laws will have an effect on the workers’ compensation industry in many different ways. An explanation of these new laws and how they will impact California employees...
The Future of Workers’ Compensation – Workers’ Compensation Statistics for 2018
Workers’ compensation is a growing area of law in the state of California. The state has recently compiled a list of up-to-date statistics regarding workers’ compensation claims and the system as a whole. If you have been injured at work, it is a good idea to contact...
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