California Forklift Injuries

Forklifts help many industrial workers easily lift and move objects that would be difficult to lift and move otherwise. Unfortunately, when something goes wrong, and an accident occurs, a forklift can make things much more difficult instead of easier. The Centers For Disease Control and Prevention has estimated that over 100 people are killed and…

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Reclamaciones de responsabilidad civil frente a reclamaciones de indemnización por accidentes laborales

En la mayoría de los casos, cuando un trabajador se lesiona en su lugar de trabajo, puede presentar una reclamación de indemnización para recibir prestaciones. Sin embargo, dependiendo de las circunstancias que rodeen la lesión, podría haber terceros implicados en el accidente. En tal caso, el trabajador podría tener derecho a presentar una reclamación por…

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Third-Party Liability Claims vs. Workers’ Comp Claims

In most instances, when a worker is injured at their workplace, they can file a workers’ compensation claim to receive payment benefits. However, depending on the circumstances surrounding the injury, there could be third parties involved in the accident. If this is the case, the worker could be entitled to file a third-party liability claim.…

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Tôi có còn đủ điều kiện nhận bồi thường tai nạn lao động nếu bị thương trong giờ nghỉ không?

Nhìn chung, người lao động có thể nhận được quyền lợi bồi thường tai nạn lao động nếu họ bị thương hoặc bệnh tật trong khi làm việc. Luật California cho phép người lao động nhận quyền lợi bồi thường tai nạn lao động cho thương tích của họ nếu thương tích đó xảy ra…

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Am I Still Eligible for Workers’ Compensation if I Was Injured While on Break?

In general, employees can obtain workers’ compensation benefits if they suffer an injury or illness while working. California law entitles employees to obtain workers’ compensation benefits for their injuries if their injury was suffered within the scope of employment. But how do you determine if your injury while on break is within the scope of…

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¿Todavía tengo derecho a la indemnización por accidente de trabajo si me lesioné durante las vacaciones?

En general, los empleados pueden obtener prestaciones de compensación laboral si sufren una lesión o enfermedad mientras trabajan. La ley de California permite a los empleados obtener prestaciones de compensación laboral por sus lesiones si éstas se produjeron en el ámbito del trabajo. Pero, ¿cómo determinar si la lesión sufrida durante el descanso entra dentro…

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What Should I Do If I Am Not Receiving My Workers’ Comp Benefits Check?

When you have been injured at work, the procedures that follow to ensure you get workers’ compensation benefits can be complex to understand. This is because the workers’ compensation process is incredibly technical, which is why it’s often best to consult with a San Jose workers’ compensation lawyer. A lawyer will know the relevant laws…

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