California’s workers’ compensation system is seeing important updates in 2025 that directly impact injured workers across the state, including here in Santa Rosa. Understanding these changes is critical to protecting your rights if you are hurt at work — and...
Getting injured at work can be overwhelming—especially if your employer doesn’t have workers’ compensation insurance. Unfortunately, this situation occurs more often than many people think, particularly in industries like construction, hospitality, and caregiving. In...
The difference between accepting an initial settlement offer and negotiating your workers’ compensation claim can be significant. Workers who negotiate their settlements receive an average of $26,300, while those who accept the first offer only receive...
One concern many workers have after getting hurt at work and pursuing a claim for workers’ compensation benefits is whether or not their employer can retaliate against them for doing so. Many injured workers who end up placed on light duty work restrictions then...
One concern many workers have after getting hurt at work and pursuing a claim for workers’ compensation benefits is whether or not their employer can retaliate against them for doing so. Many injured workers who end up placed on light duty work restrictions then...
When you have a disabling condition and need disability benefits you do not have time to waste navigating the complexities of fighting for social security disability benefits. At Kneisler and Schondel, we understand how difficult of a burden the emotional and...
