Tag Archives: workers’ compensation
DON’T ASSUME
If you are injured while working for another person or company, do not assume you are an independent contractor – even if the individual or company you are working for tells you that you are not an employee, and only an independent contractor. The distinction can be critical if you want to try to… Read More »
LACK OF COMMUNICATION = LOSS OF BENEFITS (PART 2 OF 2)
As previously discussed, communication between client and attorney is critical to achieving the best possible result, and attorneys rely upon their clients to provide them with information about changes and developments. Sometimes, failures to communicate in the Workers’ Compensation arena can even result in loss of benefits. Below is the last of the two-part… Read More »
NFL Workers’ Compensation Claims a Problem for California
The NFL is by far the most popular professional sports league in the United States today, with a continually growing fan base that is starting to stretch even beyond our nation’s borders. Unfortunately, the intense physical nature of the game is leading to health complications for players later in life. Brain injuries from the… Read More »
LACK OF COMMUNICATION = LOSS OF BENEFITS (PART 1 OF 2)
One of the most important components of any successful case is communication between client and attorney. Attorneys rely upon their clients to provide them with important information about changes, developments, and other updates, and failures to communicate in the Workers’ Compensation arena can even result in the loss of benefits. The following suggestions are… Read More »
SEVEN MISTAKES YOU CAN AVOID WHEN INJURED ON THE JOB – PART 5
#7. RETURN TO WORK – If you can, return to work following your injury. In the majority of cases, a Worker’s Compensation settlement will not make up for the permanent loss of a job. This does not mean that a Workers’ Compensation case is not worth pursuing. Likewise, returning to work does not mean… Read More »
SEVEN MISTAKES YOU CAN AVOID WHEN INJURED ON THE JOB – PART 4
6. SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY – If you are out of work for over one year or anticipate being out of the labor force for over one year, consider filing for Social Security disability (SSDI). With this benefit, you can obtain monies from the Social Security Administration even before your Social Security retirement entitlement age,… Read More »
SEVEN MISTAKES YOU CAN AVOID WHEN INJURED ON THE JOB – PART 2
Certified Workers’ Compensation Specialist 3. SDI – Do not delay! File for State Disability Benefits through Employment Development Department as early on as possible in your case – even if you are receiving monetary benefits for Workers’ Compensation from your employer or their insurance carrier. Filing for such benefits, even if denied initially, will… Read More »
SEVEN MISTAKES YOU CAN AVOID WHEN INJURED ON THE JOB
1. REPORT THE INJURY – If you are injured on the job report your injury. Ask your employer or a DWC1 (claim form). Fill it our and request a copy for your own records. If you work for a small company and you are uncertain if they are insured for work-related injuries or how… Read More »
WHAT TO DO AFTER A WORK RELATED INJURY
The general and safe response is that all injuries should be handled the same way, however, that methodology may not be practical in the course of your work day. Any injury that causes you to believe that you need the care of a doctor should be reported immediately. The person(s) that is considered your… Read More »
IS THE EMPLOYER RESPONSIBLE FOR INJURIES THAT OCCUR ON THE WAY TO OR FROM A MEDICAL APPOINTMENT?
An employer bears the risk of incurring compensability liability under the California Workers’ Compensation Act for an injury suffered in route to or from a medical appointment related to an existing compensable injury. If an employee suffers a new injury while traveling a reasonable distance, to or from a medical appointment for an existing… Read More »
