If you receive a claim denial from workers’ compensation in California, you do have options. You do not have to accept the denial as it is without trying to get a further explanation or trying to get the denial reversed. Generally, according to the Department of Industrial Relations, a denial
Many California workers know they can receive workers’ compensation if they get hurt on the job. However, they may have many questions about these benefits and what they need to do to get them. Some people may not realize that workers’ compensation benefits can take many forms. The Department of
As some people in California know, what you put out on social media could cause problems if you need to file a workers’ compensation claim. Insurers will be on the lookout for anything they can use to justify giving you only a partial settlement or even denying your claim outright. To help
In a previous post, we mentioned that some injuries what happened on the job might take some time to manifest symptoms. By the time that you started to notice that something was wrong, it could feel like it was too late to ask for help. If you have this feeling,
When you think about the types of California jobs that are most likely to cause workers injuries, you may think about those held by construction workers, miners and loggers, among others. It may surprise you to know, however, the single-most common work-related injury in America is hearing loss, which can
Regardless of what sort of job Californian workers like you have, the potential for repetitive stress injuries will exist. Though some may believe that this type of injury is inconsequential, they can actually have a huge impact on your life and may even affect your efficiency at work. According to
Workers’ compensation in California is designed to protect you when you are injured — or if you become unwell due to your professional activities. However, you might find that things are not always as simple as they should be. If you were to receive a diagnosis of a long-term, occupational
As you probably know, back injuries are among the most common causes of employee disability in California. Your spine is a complex system of bones, ligaments and discs, and it is highly susceptible to damage under certain circumstances. However, the cause that seems most obvious to you may not be the only
While California law requires most employers to carry workers’ compensation insurance, there are still those companies that choose not to carry it. If you get injured at work, you have the right to be treated fairly and have your expenses related to that injury paid for. However, if your employer
Most employers in California are required by law to have workers’ compensation insurance. If your employer carries this insurance, it is operated under a no-fault system. According to the American Institute of CPAs, no-fault workers’ compensation means that it does not matter who is responsible for the accident. You get your benefits
