Although fewer Americans are working remotely than were working remotely in 2020 and 2021, there are still millions of adults who are operating out of home offices, shared meeting spaces and coffee shops across the Golden State and the rest of the U.S. When...
You've been doing the same job for years, but it has become more painful in recent months. You can barely wait for the end of your shift each day because of the pain in your arms, shoulders, knees, hips or back. Chronic pain that flares up at work is likely the result...
When you leave home for work, you look forward to a fruitful day doing what you were hired, and probably love, to do. Unfortunately, accidents happen in the workplace sometimes. And when you are involved in one, you might be left with serious injuries. This is why...
Working at home became the norm for many Californians over the past couple of years. Some companies are allowing people to continue to work at home if they choose. This trend has led to the question of when an employee is eligible for workers’ comp if they suffer an...
California tree trimming companies and landscapers who do tree trimming are feeling a very unpleasant financial pinch in 2022 – all thanks to a new law that basically doubles workers’ compensation rates for companies that are using the state fund. That accounts for...
When it comes to getting the medical care you require after a work injury, increasing your knowledge is wise. Navigating through your complex workers’ compensation claim can be tricky! Especially, when deadlines are critical to your physical and financial wellbeing. However, you don’t have to do it alone. An experienced advocate can help you learn more and guide you in the right direction.
It’s not uncommon for workers to suffer intracranial hematomas during an on-the-job accident. Knowing how they occur can help you avoid them. Then, navigating through your complex workers’ compensation claim can be tricky! Especially, when deadlines are critical to your physical and financial wellbeing. However, you don’t have to do it alone. An experienced advocate can help you learn more and guide you in the right direction.
You were hurt on the job, and you’ve been off work for a while. Initially, the doctor you’ve been seeing through your company’s medical provider network (MPN) seemed okay, but now you’re no longer convinced that they have your best interests at heart. So, what are your options?
There’s an old saying: “Tolerate an insult, and you invite an injury.” Unfortunately, you may need to tolerate a few insults if you want to claim workers’ compensation over injuries caused by workplace violence. Here’s what you need to know about claiming workers’...
While workers' compensation is available to injured workers in all states, the laws differ slightly depending on which state you work in. Depending on the circumstances of the injury and the extent to which it has affected your ability to work, you may be entitled to...
