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...
Workers’ Compensation
Workers’ Compensation
Who pays when a co-worker causes a job injury?
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...
Broken bones can lead to complex workers’ compensation claims
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...
When there’s a dispute about the origins of a work injury
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...
Does workers’ comp cover all of your lost wages?
When workers in California get injured on the job, they are often facing a combination of costs. First and foremost, they have unexpected medical bills, such as emergency treatment at the hospital. Secondly, if they are missing time at work and they are paid an hourly...
Why getting workers’ comp may become easier for California nurses
There’s no doubt that being a nurse in a hospital is not only emotionally challenging but also physically grueling work. The serious shortage of nurses only compounds the problem. Nurses and other health care workers often have to put in longer hours and take...
Is a failed drug test the end of a workers’ compensation claim?
Professionals in any career can get hurt on the job. All it takes is a momentary lapse in judgment or a slip of the wrist for a job task to cause serious physical harm. Most employees who get hurt on the job are able to file a claim for workers’ compensation benefits....
Teen camp counselors and workers’ comp: What parents should know
If your teen is looking at summer job opportunities as a camp counselor or counselor-in-training (CIT), it’s important that you – and they – understand their rights to workers’ compensation benefits if they’re injured seriously enough that they need medical care....
What if a worker needs surgery to treat a work injury?
Workers’ compensation extends basic protections to professionals, regardless of their specific career paths. Professional dog groomers working for pet stores and manufacturing employees have access to the same basic benefits. The medical coverage available through...
How a work injury can affect you beyond the physical injury
Being injured at work can significantly affect you and your career. The impact may be short-term or long-term, depending on the injury you suffered. Understanding the potential impacts of a work-related injury is vital when fighting for your rights. Here is how a...