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
Your Rights After a Workplace Injury Matter More Than You Think If you’re one of the thousands injured at work this year, you’re probably wondering what happens next. The pain from your injury might be overwhelming, but the confusion about your legal options can feel even worse. Workers’ compensation exists
Understanding Your Rights After Medical Harm in California If you’re reading this, you may be dealing with the aftermath of medical care that went wrong. The confusion, pain, and uncertainty following a medical injury can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re trying to understand if you still have time to seek
California Workers Win Big: Maximum Temporary Disability Benefits Jump to $1,680 Weekly Starting January 1, 2025, injured workers in California will see their maximum temporary total disability (TTD) benefits increase from $1,619.15 to $1,680.29 per week—a change that could mean the difference between financial stability and hardship during recovery. This
Understanding Your Rights After Medical Harm in California If you or a loved one has suffered harm due to medical negligence, you’re likely facing physical pain, emotional trauma, and mounting medical bills while wondering what compensation you might recover. California law places specific limits on certain types of damages in
Your Path to Understanding Workers’ Rights Starts with Free Education Every month, injured workers across California miss out on free educational workshops that could transform their understanding of workers’ compensation benefits—simply because they don’t know these resources exist. The Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) hosts free, one-hour online workshops covering
Major Changes Coming to Workers’ Compensation Hearings in California This March If you’ve been injured at work in San Bernardino County and are facing a workers’ compensation hearing this year, you’re about to experience a significant shift in how your case proceeds. Starting March 3, 2025, the California Division of
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
