Workers' Compensation law blog

If you have been injured on the job in California, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. California’s workers’ compensation system was established so that employees wouldn’t have to pay for their own medical care and related expenses when...

Work is a common source of stress and other mental health issues for many people. Long hours, toxic work environments, traumatic workplace experiences, and other such factors can have a significant impact on our well-being. There are ways to cope...

Workers’ compensation is a system in place in California to provide financial assistance to employees who are injured or become ill as a result of their job. If you are an employee in California and have been injured or become...

If you have been injured on the job and are considering hiring an attorney to help you recover the benefits you are entitled to, you may be wondering whether you should hire a workers’ compensation attorney or a general personal injury attorney....

In a workers’ compensation case, witnesses can play a crucial role in establishing the facts of the case and supporting the claims made by the injured worker. A witness knows firsthand the incident or injury and can provide testimony or...

The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California recently released its annual WCIRB Geo Study. This study serves to highlight the differences between various characteristics of workers’ compensation claims in regions throughout California. The report’s findings are worth exploring in greater...

California’s workers’ compensation laws serve to ensure workers who are injured in on-the-job accidents have grounds to seek financial compensation for their medical bills, lost wages, and other losses they may incur due to their injuries. For example, if your job requires...

During an average day, you may spend much of your time driving for work and during work hours. Sometimes, this involves commuting to and from your job. Other times, it may involve driving during your break. Depending on the nature...

Workers’ compensation laws in California are among the most worker-friendly in the entire nation. Nearly every employer in our state has a legal obligation to purchase workers’ compensation insurance. However, while our laws may be admirable, this doesn’t mean that...

Anyone who lives in California or who follows news regarding California wildfires likely knows that fire seasons in the state have grown longer and more intense in recent years. Some of the consequences of these prolonged fire seasons are easy...