“We will ensure the settlement you receive is the best possible — and we are not afraid to go to trial to get it.”
– Attorney Eric Overholt
Many people suffer from medical conditions that make it difficult for them to take care of themselves. In-home health care workers are available to assist California residents as an In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS). These workers will typically help with cleaning,...
After being injured on the job, you need compensation to pay for your medical care and to offset your lost wages. The workers’ compensation program may provide you with that relief, which can leave you feeling like a burden has been lifted off your shoulders. But your...
The workers’ compensation system can give you the financial relief that you need while you focus on recovering from your injuries and getting back to work. But given that this relief can be expensive to your employer’s insurance company, you might face some pushback...
Working in California’s warehouses exposes employees to various risks. It is backbreaking work under horrendous conditions that often lacks air conditioning or other temperature or climate controls. You also often have to deal with negative environmental affects, like...
Suffering a workplace accident in California can entitle you to workers’ compensation benefits, but it is important that you file your claim in time. The workers' compensation process involves several deadlines. Missing just one can result in a denied claim, depriving...
Even the youngest workers experience aches and pains. For the most part, back and neck issues are often brushed off as a part of life, often citing exercise, sleep positions or bad posture as the cause. While there are many causes for neck and back pain, the workplace...
Being injured on the job is a fear of many workers. However, if that injury occurred while you were drunk or high on the job, can that affect whether you qualify for California workers’ compensation benefits. Intoxication’s impact California Labor Code, Section...
If you’ve been injured at work, then you need compensation to offset your lost wages and help you cover your medical expenses. While you don’t have to prove fault in your workers’ compensation case, there are still a lot of pitfalls that can lead to claim denial....
Ironworkers are the backbone of the construction industry, erecting the skeletons of buildings and bridges that shape the skylines. Yet, with this essential work comes a heightened risk of workplace injuries. You can face many potential types of injury risks as an...
In an ideal setting, workers’ compensation should pay for any and all claims for work-related injuries and illnesses without question. When a worker’s health is on the line, the last thing they should worry about is whether they can afford medical treatment. However,...