An employee who sustains injuries on the job has the comfort of knowing they will receive workers’ compensation benefits to cover the medical expenses and loss of income. The commonly covered injuries are usually consequences of accidents that occur in the workplace....
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Workers’ Compensation
Can intoxicated workers claim workers’ compensation benefits for injuries?
It’s not uncommon for employees to find various ways to unwind after long days of exhausting work. When sleep and rest alone aren’t enough, some may turn to liquor and recreational substances like cannabis to relieve work-related stress. However, alcohol and drugs can...
What if my workers’ compensation claim was denied?
Injured workers in San Diego rely on their workers’ compensation benefits to help them get through a troubling time. These benefits can provide them with medical care and for lost wages as they recover. For some who are permanently disabled, it is their only means of...
Common mistakes in filing workers’ compensation claims
It can be surprisingly challenging to file a workers’ compensation claim. How can you focus on filling out paperwork when you’re potentially in pain or unable to move properly? But you will want to be careful about filling out your forms because mistakes could lead to...
Who selects my physician when I file a workers’ comp claim?
Filing a workers’ compensation claim can be a long and tedious process. It involves filling out and exchanging several documents, not to mention that this all happens while you’re suffering a potentially crippling injury. Once your employer approves your claim and...
How expensive are work injuries?
Injuries caused by occupational hazards often leave workers in a tough spot. These incidents could leave long-term effects, requiring medical care and attention. Treatments for these injuries could also lead to a long list of expensive medical bills, which could be...
Permanent disability can be difficult to prove
We strain parts of our bodies through repetitive work, but we are also vulnerable to more devastating injuries. Work-related accidents can be horrifying, leaving us forever incapacitated. Permanent disability changes a person’s entire life; we must adjust to the...
Temporary and permanent disability benefits
California workers' compensation system is primarily meant to pay for workers' medical care and tide them over with some income until they are able to return to work. Unfortunately, that's not realistic for some injured workers. Some injuries are so serious that the...
What should I do about my denied workers’ compensation claim?
After suffering a workplace injury, you immediately rely on your workers' compensation benefits to cover your injury-related expenses. However, you might still face denial after doing all the necessary procedures. It often happens when the claims administrator deems...
The role of independent medical evaluations in workers’ compensation cases
Independent Medical Evaluations, or IME’s, are an important tool for insurance companies and other responsible parties to establish the legitimacy of claims by people who have been injured in an accident. Because cash settlements can be substantial, especially where...