Many jobs require making the same movements over and over, for hours a day. Some of these movements may require more physical exertion and stretching and straining than others. However, all can cause wear and tear on muscles, nerves, tendons and joints over time. ...
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Workers’ Compensation
Can you get more compensation for serious and willful misconduct?
Workplace injuries often lead to workers' compensation benefits, but not all cases qualify for the same treatment. If an employer's actions go beyond negligence and show serious and willful misconduct, you may receive additional compensation. California law allows...
What does it mean to appeal a workers’ compensation denial?
Receiving a denial for a workers’ compensation claim can feel overwhelming. When this happens, you can file an appeal to challenge the decision and seek the benefits you may deserve. Understanding how the appeals process works is important for anyone facing a denied...
Steps to take if your workers’ comp claim is denied
Receiving a denial for your workers' compensation claim can be frustrating, but it does not mean the end of your case. You have options to challenge the decision and get the benefits you deserve. Understanding the next steps can help you move forward with confidence....
What are the rights of undocumented workers under workers’ comp?
A work injury can turn your life upside down, especially if you’re an undocumented worker. You may worry about job loss, medical bills, or even deportation. However, California law protects all workers, regardless of immigration status, when it comes to workers’...
What injuries qualify for workers’ compensation?
If you’ve been hurt on the job, you may be wondering whether your injury qualifies for workers’ compensation. The answer often depends on where and how the injury occurred. Workers' compensation is designed to protect employees who suffer injuries related to their...
Why you should file workers’ compensation even for minor injuries
Workers’ compensation exists to protect employees who suffer any type of injuries at work. Even when the injury seems minor, filing a workers’ compensation claim is important. California law allows you to access medical care and wage replacement if the injury leads...
Can you get workers’ compensation for workplace violence?
California workers’ compensation law provides benefits to employees who suffer injuries on the job. Under certain conditions, this can include injuries caused by workplace violence. Workplace violence can create lasting physical and emotional harm. You deserve...
I’m injured while traveling for work. Can I get worker’s comp?
You are on a business trip, rushing to a meeting, when suddenly you trip and injure yourself. You are miles from home, facing medical bills and missed work. It is a stressful situation, made even more complicated by the question of workers’ compensation. Can you claim...
What are the symptoms of heat exhaustion?
California's hot climate puts people at risk for heat-related illnesses, including heat exhaustion. Prolonged exposure to high temperatures, combined with strenuous activities, can overwhelm the body’s ability to cool itself. Heavy sweating and pale skin One of the...