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Mental health conditions are becoming a significant focus in workers' compensation cases. Employees may develop mental health issues like anxiety, depression, or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) due to workplace events or conditions. While physical injuries are...
Wearable technology is changing the prevention, tracking, and treatment of injuries. As such, these devices can play a key role in worker safety and workers’ compensation claims. From tracking body movements to providing real-time health alerts, wearable technology...
Medical inflation makes workers' compensation more expensive. As healthcare costs keep going up, employers and insurance companies have to pay more to cover workplace injuries. Knowing how medical inflation works can help businesses find ways to control these costs....
If you get injured at work in California, workers' compensation can help cover medical expenses and lost wages. Understanding the workers' compensation process will help you know what steps to take to get the benefits you deserve. Report the injury The first step in...
Workers in California who get injured on the job may qualify for disability benefits. These benefits help replace lost wages while the worker recovers. Workers’ compensation offers two types of disability benefits: temporary and permanent. Understanding the...
Many people work seasonal or part-time jobs, and workplace injuries can happen in any role. You might wonder whether you qualify for workers' compensation if you get hurt. Who qualifies for workers' compensation? Workers' compensation covers most employees, including...
You may have a right to petition to reopen your workers' compensation case if your condition related to your workers' compensation injuries results in "new and further" disability. If you resolved your workers’ compensation by Stipulation with a lifetime medical...
As remote work becomes more common, it's crucial to understand workers' compensation. The same laws that apply in an office also cover home-based employees. This means you are eligible for benefits if you get hurt while doing your job at home. These benefits cover...
Navigating the aftermath of a denied workers’ compensation claim can be daunting. In California, workers’ comp aims to provide financial support and medical benefits to injured employees. However, not all claims get approved. If you face a denial, it’s important to...
Getting fired while on workers' compensation in California can be stressful and confusing. Workers' compensation helps employees who get injured on the job by covering medical bills and lost wages. However, losing a job during this time adds another layer of worry....
