If you are hurt on the job, it’s important for you to consider working with an attorney to help you with your claim. You may not be sure why you need one or if you do, which is why it’s a good idea to go over some information about making a claim. When you make a workers’ compensation claim, you have to meet specific deadlines or stand to lose your opportunity to make a claim at all. You may get an opportunity to choose medical professionals for the qualified medical evaluator’s examination if you work…Read More
When you make a workers’ compensation claim in California, state rules determine what benefits you receive. Immediately after your injury or diagnosis with a work-acquired medical condition, you can count on medical benefits paying for your treatment. You will also potentially qualify for temporary disability benefits if you have restrictions on what work you can do or you can’t work at all during your recovery. However, the state will not necessarily authorize indefinite medical care or disability benefits if your condition does not continue to improve. If full recovery isn’t possible, then benefits will likely…Read More
If your spouse gets injured on the job, you know that workers’ compensation can pay for their lost wages, medical bills and things of this nature. The payments may not exactly equal what your spouse was earning, but they help you until he or she can return to work. But what if that will never happen? Say that the injury is so severe that your spouse passes away on the job. Now you have funeral expenses along with everything else and you will never have more earnings from that job. Can you still get workers’…Read More
Those who work outdoors in California already have to deal with temperatures that regularly get into the 80s and 90s during the summer. That’s why California law details requirements for employers who have outdoor workforces. These requirements include things like the availability of fresh water and shade, sufficient rest breaks and training in how to spot signs of heat-related illness. Outdoor workers in parts of California where wildfires are burning face the additional danger of inhaling smoke and the toxic particles it may contain. Wildfire smoke can easily affect air quality miles away from the fires.…Read More
A worker suffered a broken leg on the job after a piece of equipment fell on them. Now, they have to stay at home until their leg heals. This worker may be worried about losing their income while they are out, recovering. Temporary Disability (TD) benefits are one form of assistance for which they may be eligible. After the worker suffered a broken leg, they should receive medical attention through workers’ compensation. California law requires employers to buy workers’ compensation insurance so their employers won’t lose out on all of their regular income. The worker should request…Read More
Common traumatic injuries occur because you tried to lift something that proved to be too heavy or because you got struck by a falling piece of equipment. There will be an obvious and unquestionable triggering event that results in a physical injury. A surprising number of people working in California think that only straightforward job injuries entitle someone to workers’ compensation benefits. However, California’s workers’ compensation insurance program clearly extends protection to those who acquire a medical condition because of their jobs. In other words, coverage does not just apply to a sudden traumatic injury…Read More
If you suffer an injury at work or develop a job-related medical condition, you will likely apply for workers’ compensation benefits. Under California’s system, you need to have an evaluation performed by a qualified medical evaluator (QME) before you receive benefits. A QME helps determine if the condition is serious and if it requires medical care or a leave of absence from work. In cases where there is a question about whether a worker suffered the injury on the job or outside of work, the state might appoint not just one QME but a panel of three.…Read More
Many injuries heal and end up just as strong and durable as they were before the injury occurred. If you break a bone, for instance, you will likely heal completely and not need to worry about it again. But what if you injure your back? This type of injury can put you out of work for a long time, and you may still feel nervous about reinjuring it after you do get back on the job. Is it more likely that this will happen a second time? It May Be, Though It Depends On The…Read More
If you have been injured while performing your duties, the California labor law entitles you to a workers’ compensation for your injuries. However, it is imperative that you report your injury within the stipulated time limit to be eligible for compensation. Once this time limit elapses, you might no longer have a cause of action since your right to the compensation will be effectively barred. Reporting Your Workplace Injury In California If you are hurt at work in California, you will be required to report your work-related injury within 30 days. First, you should report the…Read More
If you suffer a workplace accident and are injured, you can claim against your employer’s worker’s compensation insurance. The same applies if you become ill due to your job or workplace. Insurers do not hand out money freely and may try to settle early to minimize what they pay you. Therefore, you need to understand the full range of cover you are entitled to receive to ensure you do not lose out. Your Right To Benefits After A Workplace Injury Or Illness Here are the five things that workers’ compensation insurance can cover: Medical care: Medical bills can…Read More