We have curated these articles as a resource on subjects related to workers’ compensation law. If you have been injured at work and are in need of representation, please contact us immediately to begin your journey to recovery.
There are few injuries more painful than eye injuries, and these often occur in the workplace. In fact, research shows that as many as 2000 work-related eye injuries occur each day in the U.S. Fortunately, many of these injuries aren’t permanent, but this isn’t...
The “going and coming rule” is important in workers’ comp cases. It essentially just excludes a person’s commute. If all they’re doing is driving from their home to the office in the morning, and they get injured in a car accident, they can’t seek workers’ comp...
Whether your teen has an after-school and weekend job or gets temporary jobs during winter and summer breaks, you probably haven’t thought much about their eligibility for workers’ compensation benefits if they are injured at work or suffer a work-related illness....
Workers’ compensation benefits are supposed to be there for you when you’re injured on the job – but there are a lot of different rules that can trip you up. Understanding when an injury is and isn’t covered can be hard for the average worker, and there are – without...
If you've recently been injured on the job, navigating your options for medical treatment can be confusing. You may not completely understand your rights when selecting a doctor. Knowing something about California's workers' compensation laws can help you receive the...
Working in the open during the hottest days of the year in California is not a safe undertaking. Nor is working in spaces that aren’t properly ventilated and cooled when temperatures skyrocket. Nonetheless, many workers are exposed to serious heat-related dangers...
Roadside work can be perilous due to the proximity to fast-moving traffic. Ensuring safety is critical. It requires a combination of proper training, equipment and adherence to safety protocols. Safety training provides workers with the knowledge and skills to...
Even with strict occupational safety measures, work-related injuries and illnesses still happen. If you are hurt at work or while advancing your employer’s interests, you may be entitled to restitution for the resulting damages per California’s workers’ compensation...
It turns out the old saying holds true: it’s not just the heat, it’s the humidity. Humidity plays a significant role in how our bodies tolerate heat. A mixture of high heat and humidity can be especially dangerous for those with physically demanding jobs — but how hot...
People who work as independent contractors (as opposed to employees) are not eligible for workers’ compensation benefits under California law. However, it’s not always clear which of those categories a worker fits into – particularly in industries like construction....
