In 2014, the Bureau of Labor Statistics revealed that over 460,000 workers’ compensation claims were filed in California.1 Workers’ compensation insurance allows employees of a company to receive monetary benefits in the event that they become injured while at work. These benefits provide wage replacement, as well as funds for any medical care which may […]
Filing a Workers’ Comp Claim in California from A-Z
Getting injured at work in California means there is no need to prove fault for your injuries in order to be eligible for benefits via workers’ compensation. However, there is a statute of limitations to be aware of. As well, you will need to ensure that you’ve notified your employer and go through the process […]
Death on the Job: Should Loved Ones Pursue Workers’ Comp Benefits or a Wrongful Death Claim?
Accidents happen in the workplace every day. Some occupations are inherently more dangerous than others—construction work, mining, and logging are a few examples. Sometimes an accident ends in tragedy when a devoted worker loses his or her life. Thankfully, California’s workers’ compensation system provides death benefits to spouses/domestic partners, children, and other eligible dependents […]