“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
When you get into a routine, it can feel mechanical, but you should never feel like a machine at work. An employee is a human being, and they are afforded specific rights in the work environment. Unfortunately, not all employers comply with these rules and...
Construction work is one of the riskier occupations people can do in California. One area where workers are at significant risk is when they are working on a road construction crew. There has been greater attention being paid to road worker safety after some major...
Workplace violence is a serious problem that affects the safety and health of California employees. Although there is a potentially greater chance of workplace violence in certain industries, such as the healthcare industry, workplace violence can occur anywhere....
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...