Did you know workers’ compensation claim is more than one type? The severity of the injury determines the classification. Workers’ compensation claims have three categories: Medical Disability Death However, there is a broader classification, which divides workers’ compensation claims into seven categories, with four of them being subclasses of disability. We will discuss them, but… Continue reading 7 Types of Workers’ Compensation Claims and What’s Best for You
Dog attacks range from negligible scratches to major mishaps like deep bites, which are scary and painful. If you experienced a dog bite incident that injured you, you need immediate medical attention. If severe, you may require hospitalization, surgery, and extensive rehabilitation. However, it isn’t just medical attention you need to consider, but also legal… Continue reading Legal Aspects of Dog Bite Incidents in California: Claims & Settlements
When someone’s negligence causes you injuries, you can seek recovery for the damages legally. Ideally, you hire an accident injury lawyer to help recover the deserved compensation. The lawyer must specialize in personal injury cases because their expertise and experience will ensure the best chance of success. Did you know? According to the California Highway… Continue reading What Are The Most Common Personal Injury Cases In California?
One of the items for which you can receive compensation if a negligent party damaged you and interfered with your ability to work is “lost earning capacity.” It is the anticipated loss of your future wages because of your post-injury reduced capacity for employment. Since “lost wages” refers to the money you’ve already lost due… Continue reading How To Claim & Maximize Compensation For Lost Earning Capacity In California?
Every employee deserves a safe and healthy work environment. Sometimes, employers fail to provide it, resulting in employees sustaining injuries at work. But they can sustain injuries even when their employer upholds health and safety policies. An employee may develop occupational illnesses or suffer from worsening pre-existing conditions. Each state has an employee-friendly system to… Continue reading Injured Yourself At Workplace? Know Your Rights
Have you ever wondered when a personal injury lawyer might drop your case? If you’ve been involved in an accident or suffered an injury due to someone else’s negligence, you may have sought the help of a personal injury lawyer to represent you in your legal battle. However, there may come a time when your… Continue reading Key Reasons Why A Personal Injury Lawyer May Drop Your Case
Small Californian businesses look for ways to earn maximum profit, and one of the ways they try to do it is by cutting costs wherever possible. They believe workers’ compensation insurance is one of these possibilities. But is it alright to avoid including it in their employment scheme? The answer is NO. To some, workers’… Continue reading The Consequences Of Not Having Workers’ Compensation Insurance
Health and safety are at the top of our priority list. But in a job, there is so much more to consider. Work time and wage loss can become frustrating. However, getting hurt at your workplace entitles you to personal injury compensation benefits. You can get: Workers’ compensation Accident/sickness benefits Short/long-term disability Unemployment compensation Social… Continue reading What Is The Difference Between Workers’ Compensation And Disability Benefits?
Workers’ compensation or workers’ comp is a benefit program by the government for workers who fall ill or sustain an injury on the job. It provides financial and healthcare benefits to workers who sustain injuries or health concerns due to their job. Individual states handle this law in the United States, so the benefits one… Continue reading An In-Depth Discussion On Workers’ Compensation: What It Is And How It Works
If we are strictly abiding by the dictionary, then the expression ‘Statute Of Limitations’ would define itself as the length of time in which the parties to a potential lawsuit can initiate legal action before the dispute in question is considered too old to be litigated. A simpler approach to understanding this expression is that… Continue reading Time Is Running Out: Personal Injury Statutes Of Limitations
