Do You Need to Report Minor Workplace Injuries?
BY: hello@rocket.net | Friday, January 25, 2019.The short answer is “yes.” If you have been injured at work but the injury seems to be rather insignificant, you may wonder if it warrants even mention to your employer. The truth is, however, that even minor injuries can...
Can It Really Take 2 Years to Start Receiving Workers’ Compensation Benefits?
BY: hello@rocket.net | Friday, January 18, 2019.Although the vast majority of workers’ compensation claims are settled within weeks or even days, complex claims in which the employer’s insurance company contests the employee’s workers’ comp claim or disputes the severity of the employee’s injury are quite common...
New Laws Affecting California Workers in 2019
BY: hello@rocket.net | Friday, January 11, 2019.With the ushering in of the new year comes the inevitable new laws on California’s books. A bevy of new laws affecting California workers took effect on January 1st; among them are laws that expand workers rights while also placing...
What to Do If My Los Angeles Workers’ Compensation Lawyer Ignores Me?
BY: hello@rocket.net | Saturday, December 29, 2018.The fact that your workers’ comp attorney is not responding to your calls and emails is outrageous, unless he/she has legitimate reasons for the delay in response… In some cases, communication issues with your workers’ compensation lawyer can be resolved,...
Re: ‘Can My Employer Cut My Hours After I File A Workers’ Comp Claim?’
BY: hello@rocket.net | Saturday, December 22, 2018.Turns out, the question “Can a California employer legally cut my hours after I file a workers’ compensation claim?” bothers a large number of workers in our state. Today, our Van Nuys workers’ compensation attorney is finally going to address...
Why Do I Need a Workers’ Compensation Attorney?
BY: hello@rocket.net | Saturday, December 15, 2018.Whenever you are hurt on the job it is easy to just sweep it under the rug and take partial responsibility. When accidents happen, your employers may be quick to get you feeling better, but they may not be upfront...