Your Right to Choose Your Doctor After a Workplace Injury When you’re hurt at work and dealing with a workers’ compensation claim, feeling stuck with a doctor who isn’t meeting your needs can be frustrating. Maybe the physician your employer sent you to seems rushed, dismissive, or isn’t helping you
That "Minor" Cut at Work Could Cost You More Than You Think Picture this: You’re working your shift at a warehouse near San Bernardino International Airport when a sharp edge catches your hand. It’s just a small cut, nothing serious. You clean it up, slap on a bandage, and get
When Your Emergency Room Visit Goes Wrong: Understanding California’s Strict Expert Witness Rules If you’ve suffered harm during an emergency room visit in California, you’re facing more than just physical recovery – you’re confronting one of the most complex areas of medical malpractice law. California Health & Safety Code section
Understanding California’s Workers’ Comp Lien Filing Fees If you’re dealing with medical bills from a workplace injury, you might be surprised to discover that healthcare providers must pay $150 just to file a lien for their unpaid services. Since January 1, 2013, California law requires medical providers, pharmacies, and other
Your Work Injury Happened Weeks Ago – Is It Too Late to File? You injured your back lifting heavy equipment at work three weeks ago. The pain seemed manageable, so you pushed through. Now, as the calendar passes day 25, the pain has become unbearable, and you’re wondering if you’ve
Every California Employer Must Protect Their Workers – Is Yours Following the Law? If you work for any business in California, your employer is legally required to have workers’ compensation insurance – even if you’re the only employee. This isn’t just a suggestion or a good business practice; it’s mandated
Injured Workers Have Rights to Free Assistance in California When you’re hurt at work and facing medical bills while unable to earn your paycheck, the workers’ compensation system can feel overwhelming. Many injured workers in San Bernardino worry they can’t afford legal help and wonder if they must navigate the
When Medical Care Goes Wrong: Understanding Your Recovery Rights in California Medical errors devastate thousands of California families each year, leaving victims with mounting medical bills, permanent disabilities, and shattered trust in the healthcare system. If you’re facing the aftermath of a healthcare provider’s negligence, you’re likely wondering whether California’s
Picture This: You’re Standing Outside the Rosa Parks Building, Worried About Getting Inside Yes, San Bernardino’s Rosa Parks Building requires valid picture ID for entry – all visitors must check in at security, sign in, and show photo identification before accessing workers’ compensation hearings at 464 W. Fourth Street, Suite
The $100,000 Wake-Up Call Every California Employer Needs to Hear Operating without workers’ compensation insurance in California isn’t just risky—you’re facing criminal charges, business closure, and financial penalties reaching $100,000 or more. Under California Labor Code Section 3700.5, failing to carry workers’ compensation coverage is a criminal offense punishable by
