Sep 30, 2019 | Injured Workers
The year 2019 is quickly coming to a close, and 2020 is upon us. In the new year, there will be some changes in the area of workers’ compensation law that California workers should be aware of. If you have any questions regarding how these changes may impact your...Sep 23, 2019 | Injured Workers
The Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board in California is comprised of seven members who have been appointed by the governor in order to carry out duties in connection with appeals of workers’ compensation cases. The Appeals Board also regulates the adjudication...Sep 9, 2019 | Injured Workers
In the world of workers’ compensation, cumulative injuries are injuries that occur over a period of time. This is in contrast to the other major category of workers’ compensation injuries, which are trauma events which typically happen more suddenly. If you have...Aug 26, 2019 | Injured Workers
While there is no way to predict exactly how much your case is worth, especially before you have completed medical treatment, you can get a general idea of what you can expect for certain injuries. While your lawyer can give you an idea of what to expect, there are so...Aug 19, 2019 | Injured Workers
There are generally two kinds of work-related back injuries. The first one falls under the category of a traumatic injury. For example, a back injury may be caused at work due to a traumatic event, such as lifting a heavy object. The other kind of back injury is a...Aug 5, 2019 | Injured Workers
When a workplace is unsafe, there is a greater than average risk for injuries to occur in the workplace. There are certain rules that employers must follow to protect their employees. There are both federal rules for workplace safety and California State rules that...