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Category: Work Accident

Most Common Office Work Injuries and How to Seek Compensation

In many ways, white-collar workers face greater injury risk than blue-collar workers. Construction workers wear safety equipment and are (usually) vigilant about the dangers that surround them. Accountants wear no safety equipment and are largely oblivious to the danger around them. As for compensation, in California, injured construction workers and accountants are usually entitled to… Continue reading Most Common Office Work Injuries and How to Seek Compensation

Where to Find a Trusted Workers’ Compensation Lawyer Near You

A workers’ compensation lawyer is easy to find, but a nearby and trusted workers’ compensation lawyer is hard to find. A trusted workers’ compensation lawyer has your best interests at heart and is determined to obtain maximum benefits. A lawyer should be “near you” both emotionally and physically. In addition to having a nearby office,… Continue reading Where to Find a Trusted Workers’ Compensation Lawyer Near You

Employee Rights and Legal Protections During Workplace Injuries

California, like most other states, is an at-will employment state. Because most employers can fire most employees for a good reason, a bad reason, or no reason at all, many workers assume they have practically no legal rights. But employers, like everyone else, must play by the rules, especially in the wake of a work-related… Continue reading Employee Rights and Legal Protections During Workplace Injuries

How Does a Warning Sign Affect a Construction Injury Claim?

In some states, a “Construction Zone Keep Out” or other such warning sign is a complete defense to an injury claim. However, in California, assumption of the risk is normally a partial defense, at best. Overall, assumption of the risk is a voluntary assumption of a known risk. A car crash is a good example… Continue reading How Does a Warning Sign Affect a Construction Injury Claim?

What Does California Workers’ Comp Pay?

Workers’ compensation, a no-fault insurance plan that covers most work-related illnesses and injuries, usually pays two-thirds of a victim’s average weekly wage for the duration of a temporary or permanent disability. But that’s only part of what workers’ comp pays. Additionally, workers’ compensation covers all reasonably necessary medical expenses. After a serious injury, hospitalization alone… Continue reading What Does California Workers’ Comp Pay?

Understanding Non-Worker Construction Accidents: What You Need to Know

Construction workers wear hard hats and other PPE (personal protective equipment) that shield them from construction site injuries. Furthermore, these individuals are fully aware of the risks they take, at least for the most part. Finally, if they get hurt, the workers’ compensation system protects them. They can hire Construction Accident Lawyers in California to… Continue reading Understanding Non-Worker Construction Accidents: What You Need to Know

Does Workers’ Compensation Cover Emotional Distress in California?

As is usually the case in legal actions, the answer to this question is yes with an if. Workers’ compensation covers emotional distress as a standalone injury if the victim meets all requirements set forth below. Workers’ Compensation in California also covers emotional distress related to a physical injury, such as anxiety, depression, or Post… Continue reading Does Workers’ Compensation Cover Emotional Distress in California?

Common Job Injury Nonsubscriber Claims

We sincerely apologize for the Legalese in this blog’s title. But we thought it might get your attention. If that didn’t work, this statistic might. Worldwide, over two million workers sustain on-the-job injuries every year. California, like most other states, has a mandatory workers’ compensation law. Businesses with more than a certain number of employees… Continue reading Common Job Injury Nonsubscriber Claims

Top Five Occupational Diseases Among Construction Workers

Falls and other trauma injuries grab most of the headlines when it comes to construction accidents. However, occupational diseases constitute most of the construction site injuries in Los Angeles. An occupational disease is a condition which arises over the course of more than one work shift. The construction industry in California is extremely competitive. So,… Continue reading Top Five Occupational Diseases Among Construction Workers

What Injuries Does Workers’ Compensation Cover?

To attract more business to the state, lawmakers routinely reduce workers’ compensation insurance premiums. As a result, there is less money in the system for injured victims. In fact, since 2013, workers’ compensation medical benefits have declined 20 percent. Wage replacement has dropped almost as much. Generally, workers’ compensation pays all reasonably necessary medical bills… Continue reading What Injuries Does Workers’ Compensation Cover?