January 2017

The workers' compensation system is designed to provide injured employees with benefits in return for employees relinquishing their right to sue their employer for what occurred, states the American Bar Association. While many employees in California recognize that after they are hurt on the job they should seek emergency medical care and tell their employer what happened, many are unsure of what happens next. FILL OUT A DWC 1 Once the acc... Read More

The Workers' Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau of California reported in 2015 that the state had higher premium rates than any other state in the country. Additionally, the state is near the top of the list when it comes to the average cost of medical benefits on every claim. Unfortunately, that could be part of the reason companies or insurance providers are motivated to deny someone's claim. There are a number of other reasons that som... Read More