Medical environments expose employees to physical strain, unpredictable behavior and fast‑paced conditions that lead to serious injuries. Workers' compensation provides medical care and wage replacement, but the process can be complex due to the nature of healthcare...
Getting a medical bill after a workplace injury can be confusing, especially if you already filed a workers’ compensation claim. The bill may have been sent to you instead of the party responsible for handling your work-related medical expenses. Before paying it,...
You have been receiving treatment for a workplace injury, but your doctor now says you have reached maximum medical improvement (MMI). That can sound as if the doctor is saying you have recovered and your workers’ compensation claim is over – but that isn’t...
When an injured Californian is ready to settle their workers’ compensation claim, they may be given two options: a “stipulated” award or a “compromise and release.” Both resolve the claim, but they have very different consequences. What’s the right choice? The answer...
A workplace injury does not always happen because of a dangerous condition or something you did yourself. A coworker’s mistake could cause the accident. When another employee causes your injury, you may wonder if workers’ compensation still applies. Here are the key...
If you work part time or through a temporary staffing agency, you may wonder whether you qualify for workers' compensation benefits after a workplace injury. Many employees mistakenly believe that only full-time workers receive these benefits. In California, however,...
Workplace accidents can occur due to factors outside of everyone's control. Inclement weather, machinery malfunctions and a host of other sudden and uncontrollable occurrences can lead to workers getting hurt on the job. Occasionally, someone in the workplace is...
A workers’ comp insurer may deny a claim for a few reasons, such as missing medical information, failing to see an approved medical specialist or missing a crucial filing date. Another reason why a workers’ comp claim may be denied is that an insurer believes an...
Workplace stress can lead to more than frustration or burnout. In some cases, it can cause conditions that affect your ability to work and manage daily life. When this happens, you might be wondering if workers' compensation covers these types of injuries. Coverage...
Whether your teen has just started a summer job or has been in the part-time or seasonal workforce for a while, it’s important that they (and you) know about their right to workers’ comp benefits if they’re injured on the job. Many parents don’t realize that minors...