Workers' Compensation law blog

We all go to work expecting to have a safe environment, day in and day out. We expect our employer to follow all regulations that pertain to our line of work and hope that they have our best interests at...

For most of us, our jobs are our lifelines. They are important parts of who we are. Not only do they give us an income so we can support ourselves and our families, but they give us a sense of...

It’s no secret that the US is undergoing an opioid crisis. What is being kept under wraps is how violent American ERs are becoming. Emergency rooms are on the front line of emergencies. They see a range of medical cases, ranging from...

When you think of workplace injuries, the first thing that comes to mind may be of someone falling from a ladder or getting into a car accident while on the job. Maybe you even think of illnesses that are common...

Nobody goes to work expecting to get hurt. Everyone has the right to expect a safe workplace that follows all state and federal guidelines. Unfortunately, workplace accidents do happen. When they do, we expect our employers to treat us fairly....

You may have heard stories of workers getting their workers’ compensation claim denied due to the use of marijuana, but did you know that weed could also be used to treat certain on-the-job injuries and illnesses or relieve pain or...

When most people think about workers’ compensation claims, they immediately think about workplace injuries such as broken or fractured bones, concussions, or slip and fall injuries. And while these types of on-the-job injuries do make up a fair portion of...

If you have been injured on the job or suffer from a work-related injury or illness, you are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. For you and your attorney, that is plain and simple. For others, on the other hand, not...

It might seem absurd to some employers, but California is one of few states in the United States that covers emotional or mental illnesses, or “psychiatric injuries,” as the law refers to them. However, just because you believe that you...

Going to work should be a peaceful and safe experience where you go to earn a living but workplace violence can take the form of intimidation, threats, and even homicide. It is the job of the employer to make sure...