Injuries happen at the workplace. Some jobs come with more significant risks of injuries than others, but no worksite is entirely safe. A person working on top of building roofs faces far more chances of serious injuries than the average office receptionist, but a...
workers’ compensation
Rules to follow regarding workers’ compensation claims
If you have been injured on the job in California, the state's workers' compensation law helps you get the benefits you need regardless of who is at fault if you can't work. Familiarizing yourself with these guidelines will help you meet deadlines and fulfill...
Falls could lead to terrible injuries for California workers
Avoiding injuries becomes a daily practice for many workers, especially those in dangerous jobs. California workers who deal with heights often accept the hazards associated with their occupations. A telephone line repair technician or a high-rise window washer may...
What expenses can workers’ compensation cover?
When an accident in the workplace happens, leaving an employee with a serious illness or injury, workers' compensation may be the only resource an employee has to cover the expenses. Despite nearly 3% of employees filing for compensation, many more do not pursue the...
Dealing with workers’ comp claim denials
Not all workers' compensation claims are approved when they have been successfully challenged by the employer or its insurer or the California Division of Workers' Compensation determines the injury does not qualify for coverage. Claims can also be denied when the...
Injured workers may be entitled to immediate medical care
After a workplace accident or injury a California resident should notify their employer of the harm that they have suffered immediately or as soon as they can safely do so. This is because the notification requirement triggers an employer's workers' compensation...
Important steps to pursue to seek workers’ compensation benefits
Getting hurt at or sick from while on the job can be a financially and physically painful event for a California resident and their family. When caught in this difficult situation, many individuals can seek workers' compensation benefits from their employers to...
A denied workers’ compensation claim can be challenged
To a worker who suffers an injury while performing the duties of their job, seeking approval for workers' compensation benefits may seem incredibly straightforward. A California resident in this situation may notify their employer of their injury, seek medical help...
Fighting for individuals after workplace accidents and injuries
The inability to do one's job due to a workplace accident does not preclude a person from staying current on their mortgage, paying their utilities, and somehow coming up with the money to pay for the medical expenses they may incur as a result of their injury. A...
A workplace injury may develop over time
A sudden accident may cause a person to suffer a serious and debilitating injury. Such an abrupt occurrence that leads to a long-term recovery may keep a San Mateo resident away from their job as they recuperate. If the accident happened while they were at work or...
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