Workers’ Compensation

If you or a loved one has suffered a chemical burn injury while working on a construction site, it's now time to understand your legal rights and options for seeking compensation. Chemical burns can cause severe pain, scarring, disfigurement, and long-term health complications. In many cases, these injuries are caused by the negligence of employers, product manufacturers, or other third parties. An experienced Santa Ana workers' compensatio... Read More

When filing a workers’ compensation claim and asking your employer, “How long will it take for me to receive my check?” you may hear varied responses. In an ideal world, you can settle your workers’ comp claim within weeks. However, we do not live in an ideal world. As someone who wants to get a settlement that covers your expenses and losses sooner rather than later, you might wonder about the typical timeline of a workers’ compensation cl... Read More

On-the-job injuries and work-related illnesses are an unfortunate reality for workers in nearly every industry. Getting injured at work or developing occupational disease is a potential threat to your financial well-being and your ability to provide for your family. That is why questions like “Should I return to work?” or “Am I ready to go back to work?” will arise sooner rather than later. However, returning to work is a decision that you ... Read More

For any worker, the mid-day lunch break is indispensable. It’s a daily reprieve from the grind, a chance to refuel, and – most importantly – a legal right. However, because work-related injuries don’t punch a time clock, it’s critical for employees to understand the complexities of workers’ compensation, especially as it pertains to accidents during lunch breaks. You may wonder, “Am I eligible for workers’ compensation benefits if I got inj... Read More

When you have filed a workers' compensation claim as an injured worker, stay on top of things so you can make sure things are properly progressing. It is not always going to be easy to do because of your physical injuries, but your workers compensation benefits may depend on it. Medical costs, wage replacement benefits, future medical bills, and lost wages, are all part of what an experienced workers compensation attorney uses to obtain the m... Read More

You file a workers’ comp claim by reporting the injury to your employer and filling out the “employee” section of the claim form. You must provide notice of the injury and file the form as soon as possible, as there is generally a 30-day deadline for filing a claim after an injury. The workers’ compensation claims process is not always simple and can be fraught with hazards. If you do not navigate this process wisely, you may not obtain the... Read More

Fortunately, you can hire a workers’ compensation attorney in San Bernardino to file your claim in San Bernardino. They will lead you through every step of the claims process, including filling out a claim form with your employer. Once your employer has filed the claim, your attorney will deal with the insurance company and fight for the compensation you are entitled to. If you are pursuing a workers’ comp claim, it means you suffered an in... Read More