Workers’ compensation offers two main types of protection for employees. Workers are eligible for medical coverage from the moment they get hurt. The full medical coverage they receive can pay for all of their necessary treatment, without any copays, coinsurance or...
Working at an elevation is a serious job safety concern. Professionals in the construction sector, for example, often require specialized equipment when working on the exteriors of homes and other editors. Falls from significant elevations can cause life-altering and...
If you’ve been injured on the job, you may eventually receive a settlement offer from the workers’ compensation insurance company. For many injured workers, the prospect of receiving a lump-sum payment is appealing, as it can relieve some financial strain and help...
Many professionals who get hurt on the job need temporary total disability benefits. They may be unable to work until they recover from their injuries. During their time off, they receive partial payment through workers’ compensation. After undergoing treatment, many...
Car accidents certainly can be covered under workers’ comp laws in many cases. For some workers, the risk of being involved in an auto accident is one of the primary dangers of their job. They can often seek workers’ comp benefits to cover medical bills and a portion...
There are numerous ways for California professionals to break bones while working. They might slip and fall. Even a same-level fall can be enough to cause fractures. Accidental contact with machinery, car crashes while working and a host of other traumatic incidents...
It should be a straightforward process. You were hurt at work, reported it and now your medical care and lost wages should be covered. Therefore, it’s frustrating and confusing when your claim is denied. It’s not uncommon for claims to be rejected, but oftentimes...
Some job injuries involve accidents wherein no one is directly at fault. Other times, it may be clear that one party is primarily responsible for an incident. If a tool fails on a job site, for example, a machinery rental company could be liable for poorly maintaining...
Fractures or broken bones are relatively common workplace injuries. Almost anyone could fall while working. Even a same-level fall caused by slipping or tripping could be enough to break a bone. Vehicle crashes, accidental contact with machinery and a host of other...
The California workers’ compensation program can help people address the costs of on-the-job injuries. Workers’ compensation pays for all necessary medical treatments. Injured professionals and those sickened due to job responsibilities may also be eligible for...
