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    Orange County workers' compensation lawyer Keith More with Bentley & More LLP relates his first experience with workers' compensation cases and the legend of his mentor Norm Berman. Read More

On Thursday, March 2, 2017, the world lost a beacon of hope and perseverance when my friend and client Dwight Johnson passed away.  Dwight’s life and story are amazing, and are ones I feel obligated to share. Dwight, a hard-working father of 7, made his living inspecting skyscrapers, and worked on some of the most recognized buildings in the world. Our paths first crossed when Dwight came to me following the amputation of his leg after ... Read More

Employees in any line of work or industry in California can get hurt while on the job. An example of this would be suffering broken bones after falling from high scaffolding. Employees can also develop illnesses that are somehow related to their jobs. For instance, some workers have contracted mesothelioma after years of exposure to asbestos. When such situations arise, workers' compensation is supposed to be there to help. However, there... Read More

It is common for law firms to reach out to Bentley & More LLP to help assist on cases. Read More

At Bentley & More, we work closely with our clients to deeply understand their lives and needs. Our success comes from tailoring each solution to deliver a real difference in your quality of life. Read More

Workers' compensation claims in California are again on the rise. With construction in the state increasing along with overall job numbers, more workers are becoming injured on the job. And according to the California Workers' Compensation Institute, work injury claim payouts will increase in 2016. In 2015, the maximum workers' comp benefits a worker can receive are $1,103 per week. In 2016, CWCI expects that to increase to $1,128 per week f... Read More

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