Author Archives: Joseph Yrulegui
California Workers’ Comp: Who Decides if I am Ready to Return to Work?
Following a workplace accident, most people want to get healed up and back to the . . .
Report: Hotter Temperatures Mean More Work Injuries in California
According to a report cited by the Los Angeles Times, rising temperatures are expected to result . . .
How Long Do You Have to Report a Work Injury in California?
State and federal regulations are in place to help ensure that workplaces are reasonably safe . . .
Workers’ Compensation in California: What is a Mandatory Settlement Conference (MSC)?
Work injuries remain a serious issue in our state. According to the California Department of Industrial . . .
Workers’ Comp in California: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Some work-related injuries developed gradually over time. Often referred to as repetitive stress injuries or . . .
What Injured Workers Should Know About ‘Serious and Willful’ Misconduct Claims in California
In California, people hurt on the job have a right to pursue benefits by bringing . . .
California Workers’ Compensation and Third Party Liability Claims
An injured worker generally cannot file a lawsuit against their employer. Under California law (Labor . . .
Can You Get Workers’ Comp Benefits for an Off-Site Injury in California?
The California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) explains that “all California employers must provide workers’ compensation benefits . . .
Are Independent Contractors Covered by Workers’ Compensation in California?
As explained by the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) “All California employers must provide workers’ compensation . . .
Be Careful About What You Share on Social Media When Your Workers’ Comp Claim is Open
Long gone are the days when social media was the province of teenagers. In April . . .