Workers’ Compensation

Medical evaluations are often the deciding factor in whether or not your workers’ compensation claim in California is approved or denied. Two kinds of medical evaluators, Agreed Medical Evaluators (AMEs) and Qualified Medical Evaluators (QMEs), are very important in disputed claims, but most injured workers don’t know what the difference is or how these evaluations … Read More

Pregnant workers have unique risks of getting hurt at work and legal protections that many employees and employers don’t fully understand. California law protects pregnant workers from discrimination and requires reasonable workplace accommodations. Workers’ compensation for pregnant workers covers injuries that happen at work that affect both the mother and her unborn child. Knowing your … Read More

Workers’ compensation provides essential benefits to employees injured on the job, but the system’s exclusive remedy rule usually prevents workers from suing their employers for negligence. However, many employees don’t realize they may have third-party personal injury claims against others whose carelessness caused their workplace injuries. Speaking with an experienced workers compensation lawyer near me … Read More

Extreme heat, wildfire smoke, and air quality emergencies are just some of the environmental hazards that are making California workers more at risk of getting sick or hurt on the job. Climate change has made these risks worse. Record-high temperatures and longer wildfire seasons have made outdoor workers and workers in buildings without good environmental … Read More

The shift to remote work became widespread due to the Covid-19 pandemic which added some complexities to workers’ compensation laws. This is particularly the case when considering the injury risks that remote workers face. Many remote employees still do not understand that they are entitled to workers’ compensation when injuries occur at work just like … Read More

Undocumented workers are just that: workers. That means they work, they go home, they see their families, and they come back to work the next day – just like anyone else. And, just like anyone else, when undocumented workers are hurt on the job, they deserve compensation. Indeed, contrary to what some may think, undocumented … Read More

In a perfect world, when you’re hurt at work, you’d receive the compensation you deserve automatically. From the moment you were injured, your company would do everything they could to take care of you. They’d put you with medical professionals, make sure that you receive your compensation, and then welcome you with open arms when … Read More