Workers' Compensation law blog

If you are in the nursing profession, it is likely that you or a co-worker has sustained an injury at one time or another while on the job. Thankfully, workers’ compensation benefits should help to offset any costs associated with...

Workers’ compensation is designed to give you medical benefits and lost wages while you recover from a work injury. However, it’s not always clear what a “work injury” means. For example, are you considered “at work” when you are going...

Mental illness is a very serious matter that affects many people today. It can very emotional and impact all aspects of your life. It’s still stigmatized in the world we live in today. People don’t know much about it and...

Mental illness has been more prominent in our day. It still existed back then but more research has been done now. People are becoming more understanding of what it is and how to recognize it. However, it still is stigmatized...

When you get injured on the job, it can be an extremely traumatic experience. Now you’ve got steep medical expenses and you can no longer work. Insurance companies are looking to spend the least amount they can. Often they do...

Having a mental illness is very tough. It’s still somewhat stigmatized in the world we live in today. Often times your mental health claim may be outright denied. This is because mental illness is far more difficult to prove than...

If you have been injured in the workplace and are awaiting a final decision from a workers’ compensation claims administrator, you probably know that every day counts. The sooner you begin your medical treatment, the sooner you will be able...

Many people in California view a work-related accident report, the report you make to notify your employer about sustaining a workplace injury, like no big deal. They believe that this report serves only one purpose: to let your employer know...

Getting injured on the job can be tragic. Now you’re out of work and have to wait to recover before returning. People often think that workplace injuries are single isolated events. For example, being a roofer and falling off of...

When you get injured on the job it can be a traumatic experience. It was your employer’s job to keep you safe and they failed to do so. Now you have to deal with the aftermath. Now you’ve got steep...