Workers' Compensation law blog

Workers’ compensation exists to outline the benefits that injured employees may be entitled to, and how to go about claiming these. If you’ve been injured at work, a workers’ comp claim should help to ease the financial stress associated with...

Every time you hear about a workers’ compensation fraud case, you probably wonder, “Is it even possible to pull it off? Collecting money you’re not eligible for while NOT working – wouldn’t it be awesome?” You may be surprised, but...

Workers’ compensation claims can be invaluable for those who would otherwise struggle due to lack of income when out of work following a workplace accident, but the man behind a fraudulent scheme finally got his comeuppance as a long-running lawsuit came...

Workplace injuries happen al the time and, depending on the severity of your injury, can be absolutely devastating. If your family, mortgage payments, and other commitments are relying on your income, any time out of work can have disastrous consequences. An...

Nursing homes in the U.S. are experiencing an epidemic of injuries among their employees, and lawmakers are trying to figure out ways to make workers’ compensation for nursing home employees more sensible. Fact: nursing home employees and personal care facility workers in the...

It’s not unheard of when employees in Los Angeles and all across California file a fraudulent workers’ compensation claim and obtain workers’ comp and hope to get away with it. Some do, others don’t. Today, our best workers comp attorneys in Los Angeles at...

Overwork and stress are two common symptoms associated with burnout, which can occur to a worker of any occupation. But for hospital staff, burnout can be the hardest to deal with, and its consequences can be the gravest. Doctors, nurses...

If you’re wondering what kind of medical benefits are included in a workers’ compensation claim, you’ve come to the right place. Medical benefits vary from one workers’ comp claim to another, as healthcare benefits for work-related injuries depend on the circumstances and severity...

Construction workers perform some of the most physically demanding jobs on a daily basis. Each task has its own set of potential dangers. However, there is a difference between hazardous working conditions that are part of the job and those...

When companies abuse the workers’ compensation system, everybody loses. Not only are injured employees deprived of benefits, those who abuse the system end up facing stiff penalties and even jail time. Maria Cristina Romero Zelaya, owner of Miochosis Construction Inc,...