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

Your Workers’ Comp Claim Just Got Easier: Understanding California’s 90-Day Rule Did you know that if your employer doesn’t respond to your workers’ compensation claim within 90 days, California law presumes your injury is compensable? This powerful protection exists for injured workers across Riverside County, yet many employees don’t realize

Meeting the Presiding Judge Who Could Decide Your Workers’ Comp Case If you’re facing a workers’ compensation dispute in San Bernardino County, there’s a good chance your case will come before Judge Jody Eaton, the presiding judge at the San Bernardino Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) district office. Understanding who

All employers in the state of California are required to provide some form of workers’ compensation insurance in case an employee is hurt or sustains an illness while working. However, navigating workers’ compensation and fighting for the benefits you deserve can be challenging. With the complexities surrounding workplace accidents, many

Workers injured at their job sites are entitled to compensation under California’s workers’ compensation insurance program. This compensation should cover medical bills, lost wages, and other expenses that you’ve incurred as a result of your work-related injury. Sometimes, though, the checks don’t start coming when they should. If this happens

If you suffer from an illness or injury that is so severe it hinders your ability to work, you may qualify for permanent disability benefits and financial support. Still, it is crucial to understand how to qualify for permanent disability benefits in California before proceedings. Applying for disability benefits is

Work-related injuries affect millions of Americans every year, but thankfully the workers’ compensation system provides a process for recovering expenses incurred as a result of their injuries. In 2018, injured workers throughout the U.S. received U.S. 8 billion in workers’ compensation benefits, with each claim generating an average compensation amount

According to the US Bureau of U.S.labor Statistics, 2.8 million non-fatal workplace injuries occurred during 2019, and 5,333 American workers died as a result of sustaining occupational injuries. The workers’ compensation system administered in California provides injured workers with much-needed financial support to successfully recover from their injuries while ensuring

If you are temporarily unable to work because of an injury, illness, pregnancy, or mental health condition, you may wonder what qualifies you for short-term disability in California. The lawyers at Kampf, Schiavone & Associates seek to provide insight into short-term disability so that you understand if you are eligible