Workers who face denials when filing for workers' compensation benefits may feel discouraged. Fortunately, California offers an Independent Medical Review program that enables employees to contest these decisions. Reviewing the IMR process can help injured workers...
Workers’ Compensation
What delivery drivers need to know about workers’ comp
As a delivery driver in San Diego, you face many dangers while on the job. Knowing your rights can significantly impact you if an accident occurs. Understanding California's workers' compensation laws increases your chance of receiving the support and benefits you...
7 steps to get workers’ compensation after a construction injury
While the construction industry has fewer workers than other occupation groups, it is one of the fields with the highest rates of on-the-job injuries. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported 21,400 construction injuries that were not fatal in 2022. If you find...
Workplace repetitive use injuries commonly suffered by nurses
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported an increase in nonfatal workplace injuries for nurses of 242.4% from 2019 to 2020 in California. Included in that figure are repetitive use injuries. These injuries can be debilitating, affecting both professional...
Recognizing retaliation after filing a workers’ comp claim
California law strictly protects employees' rights, making any retaliation for workers' compensation claims illegal. However, some employers might respond negatively and punish employees for exercising their rights. Recognizing the signs of retaliation early on allows...
Workplace bullying may lead to workers’ comp filings
The Workplace Bullying Institute’s 2021 survey found that approximately 30% of America’s employees experience abuse at work. As reported by Purdue University, repeated bullying sabotages or interferes with the abused employees’ ability to perform their job tasks. In...
Cumulative injuries and workers’ compensation benefits
Tasks involving repetitive motions could lead to cumulative injuries, which develop over time. As noted by BusinessInsurance.com, cumulative injuries include painful conditions such as tendonitis. Working with repeated exposure to sounds, vibrations or chemicals could...
Can you receive workers’ compensation for anxiety in California?
Most people would say that their jobs cause them some type of stress, but what happens when individuals at your California job target you due to your age, sexuality or race? Daily exposure to a toxic work culture can cause anxiety and mental stress, which may affect...
Navigating a California workers’ compensation denial
When an injured worker in California receives a denial of their workers' compensation claim, it can feel like a door has closed. However, a denial is not the final word. Workers' compensation insurance provides critical support for employees who suffer work-related...
Protecting workers’ compensation rights for Mexican workers
Workers' compensation rights are essential for ensuring the well-being and safety of employees, regardless of their nationality. For workers from Mexico, understanding their rights and protections under workers' compensation laws is crucial. Workers from Mexico play a...