Workers’ Compensation Illness Workers’ compensation often covers medical bills and lost wages for employees hurt due to slip-and-fall accidents, delivery truck collisions, and equipment malfunctions. It’s safe to say that most workers’ comp claims involving injuries to one or more employees are black and white. There is, however, another category of workers’ comp claims that…
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Repetitive Motion Injuries Repetitive motion injuries are common in occupations where workers do tasks like pulling an equipment lever on an assembly line or typing for long periods. It is common practice to use the terms “repetitive stress injury” and “repetitive motion injury” interchangeably when referring to occupational injuries caused by repeating the same motions…
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California Workers’ Compensation Death Benefits It’s hard to fathom being able to bear the agony of losing a loved one due to an accident or injury sustained at work. Even a single instance may alter your life’s trajectory in profound ways. Workers’ compensation payments might be available if your loved one died from injuries sustained…
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California Workers’ Compensation Medical Care Benefits In California, workers’ compensation (WC) insurance helps workers who get hurt or sick on the job by paying for medical care, replacing lost wages (called “indemnity“), and other benefits. Workers’ compensation insurance ensures that people who get sick or hurt can get the care they need quickly and without…
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Getting Your Workers’ Compensation Claim Filed The first step in filing a workers’ compensation claim against your employer is completing the “employee” section of the claim form. Keep a copy and return the form to your employer, which will finalize the form. California Employment Laws Regarding Workers’ Comp If you are injured on the job,…
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Workers’ Comp at Amazon Amazon workers’ compensation claims can help you get benefits to pay for all your accident-related medical expenses as well as lost wages, disability, and more. Who Is Responsible for Injuries in Amazon Warehouses? Amazon is responsible for providing a safe working environment for employees. If an on-the-job accident occurs, they must…
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Getting a Second Opinion is Recommended In California, a worker’s right is to get a second medical opinion, and cannot be denied. California’s Workers’ Compensation system allows for a second opinion if you are unhappy with your primary care doctor’s assessment. A second opinion involves consulting with a different doctor from the one the patient…
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California Workers’ Comp for Immigrants Workers’ compensation laws protect and help workers who get hurt on the job, but it might not be easy for an undocumented immigrant working in California to decide to file a claim. Employee rights, employer rights, and immigration laws can complicate the claims process. In California, however, every worker has…
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Get What You Deserve Accidents will occur regardless of how careful or safe workplaces are. Employers are likewise at risk from the dangers of the workplace. However, the danger to employers is more monetary than physical. Prior to the current system, a worker who sustained an accident in the workplace could have filed a lawsuit against the company’s…
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Legal Help for Immigrants If you’re an undocumented immigrant, you may wonder if you can get legal help or are entitled to certain benefits while working in California. The answer is yes. You have rights, benefits, and legal help. It’s no exaggeration to call California a crossroads of cultures. Almost 27% of Californians can trace…
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Ensuring a Safe Work Environment All workers in the Golden State are entitled to healthy and safe work environments. The state of California has a division dedicated to ensuring the safety of workers called the Division of Occupational Safety and Health. If you feel your workplace is hazardous to your employees, you should contact CalOSHA.…
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Have You Been Wrongfully Terminated? An employee may recover monetary damages against a California employer who wrongfully terminates them. Wrongful termination damages may include lost wages and benefits, emotional distress, loss of professional reputation, attorney fees, and punitive damages in some cases. Your specific damages depend on the losses you have incurred due to your…
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