Medical Determinations can be crucial in obtaining your rightful benefits for a workers’ compensation claim. But first, what exactly is a medical determination? What is a Medical Determination? In California workers’ compensation a ‘Medical Determination’ means that medical professionals specifically evaluate and …
Terms to Know When Treating Your Work Injury
There are several important terms you should know when treating your work injury in California. This can ensure that you understand the workers’ compensation system and your rights as an injured worker. Hearing terms like Maximum Medical Improvement, Permanent Disability and Temporary …
Why Do I Need a Workers’ Compensation Attorney?
Injured at work in California? You’re probably wondering if you need a workers’ compensation attorney. Well, the short answer is, yes. The long answer? We broke it down for you below. With our experienced attorneys on your side we can help you …
California Workers’ Compensation Benefits vs California Disability Benefits
California workers’ compensation and disability benefits are two different types of benefits available to workers who are unable to work due to an injury or illness. Often times injured workers confuse these two California benefits and place them in the same category. …
COVID-19 Workers’ Compensation Coverage in California
During these unprecedented times several questions have come up throughout our law firm regarding COVID-19 in the workplace. It is unfortunate COVID-19 took our country by surprise, however with a little bit of knowledge and general facts we can try to help …
Common Occupational Illnesses in the Workplace
Occupational illnesses occur when an event or exposure occurs in the workplace, resulting in the development or worsening of a medical condition. An occupational illness differs from a workplace injury but is still eligible for workers’ compensation insurance. Nobody plans on getting …