Category Archives: Injury
What Happens if I am Injured While Working at Home in California?
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, more employees are working from home—at least on a . . .
Work-Related Car Accidents in California: Know Your Rights
Motor vehicle collisions are among the leading causes of serious injuries. The California Office of Traffic . . .
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 . . .
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 . . .
California Workers’ Compensation Claims: What to Know About Cumulative Trauma Injuries
In California, employers are required to provide no-fault workers’ comp insurance benefits to their staff. . . .