Can I Be Fired or Demoted If I File a Workers’ Comp Claim
If you have been injured at work, it can often be a traumatizing and challenging situation. According to 2019 statistics, it is believed that there are 2.8 million non-fatal workplace injuries reported each year in the United States. Regardless of what your employer might tell you, you are well within your rights to file a…
If I Was Hurt By a Defective Forklift, Can I File a Third-Party Claim
Generally, if an employee or worker is injured while at work, then under California law, they can file a claim for workers’ compensation benefits. This is a no-fault system that does not require the employee to prove that negligence caused their injuries, but the benefits can be limited. If the accident involves a defective forklift,…
Can You Recover if You are at Fault in Your Workers’ Comp Claim?
Employees who suffer an injury while they are performing a job duty can be eligible to recover benefits through the California workers’ compensation system. These benefits are typically awarded without regard to fault. Therefore, work injury victims can recover compensation and benefits regardless of how the workplace accident occurred or who caused it. If you…
Chronic Pain After A Workers’ Comp Accident
Chronic pain is a staggering affliction, sidelining millions of Americans each year. To really reflect the full scale of this affliction’s burden on this country, the Centers For Disease Control And Prevention has estimated that just over 50 million Americans suffer from it. In other words, chronic pain afflicts over 20 percent of the total…
High Rate of Injuries for Nurses
Nurses frequently face workplace hazards while performing their routine job duties. On any given day, a nurse may be exposed to hazardous substances or physical risks. While much of the training a nurse goes through prepares them to avoid these risks, they’re not immune to injury. Contact a trusted San Jose workers compensation lawyer to…
How to Qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance
Even if you have a serious disability, qualifying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits is far from a given. The Social Security Administration (SSA) is known for being very difficult and sparingly granting benefits. Here is how you qualify for SSDI benefits. In general, there are two types of requirements to qualify for SSDI…
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…
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.…
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…
