Occupational illnesses can seriously affect employees’ health and well-being. Employers have a significant responsibility in preventing these illnesses by creating a safe and healthy work environment. Understanding these duties is essential for both workers and...
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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....
How industrial workers can navigate cumulative trauma claims
Industrial workers can sustain long-term injuries caused by repeated stress on the body. Unlike a single accident, these injuries develop over months or years. Unfortunately, many workers do not realize they have a claim until the pain becomes severe. Understanding...
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...
Mistakes to avoid when reporting a construction site injury
Because of the inherent danger, injuries happen on construction sites even when workers take sufficient precautions. Reporting an incident correctly is important for your health and rights, but simple mistakes can delay medical care or cause other problems. Knowing...
How do comorbidities impact illness compensation claims?
Workplace illness claims are becoming more complicated. Comorbidities, or having more than one health condition at the same time, create new challenges for employees. Learning how comorbidities affect these claims helps employees handle the process more effectively....