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– Scott Blumen
If you’ve been injured on the job in California, workers’ compensation is designed to cover your medical expenses and lost wages. However, if a third party contributed to your injury, you may be able to file a third-party claim in addition to your workers’...
When you’re injured on the job, workers’ compensation is your primary “remedy” for your losses – but partial wage replacement benefits and medical care may not really cover everything. Plus, no provision in workers’ comp will allow you to recover money for your...
Understanding the legalities of workplace injuries can be a complex task, especially when it involves crossover claims where an injured worker is eligible for workers' compensation and also has the right to sue a third party. How does workers’ compensation work?...
Most employees associate workplace injuries with performing job tasks, but some (healthcare workers, late-night retail staff, etc.) are at risk of assault. Unfortunately, acts of violence in the workplace leave thousands injured every year. The aftermath of an assault...
No industry is unsusceptible to workplace injuries. You can sustain injuries on the job in a multitude of ways, but there are two basic categories. You can either suffer from a one-time event like hurting your back from a fall or repeated events like daily exposure to...