The Insurance Company Wants Me To Settle My Worker’s Comp Case, Should I Settle?

In the labyrinthine world of workers’ compensation claims in California, you might find yourself at a crossroads, questioning if it’s in your best interest to settle when the insurance company comes knocking. The Workers Compensation Attorneys at the Law Offices of Norman J. Homen, have assisted countless individuals in your position, and we’re here to…

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Industrial Cancer: Workers Rights and Compensation

In the booming world of California’s industries, unforeseen dangers can lurk in the very places we dedicate ourselves to daily. One of those hazards, often silent yet profoundly life-altering, is industrial cancer. The Workers Compensation Attorneys at the Law Offices of Norman J. Homen, understand the profound impact such a diagnosis can have on your…

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Traumatic Brain Injuries: Workers Compensation

A Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) can be life-altering, affecting not just the injured person but their families as well. TBIs are particularly concerning when they occur in the workplace, as they often involve additional complexities related to workers’ compensation claims. The Workers Compensation Attorneys at the Law Offices of Norman J. Homen, understand the challenges…

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Can I Be Denied Workers’ Comp?

Like any other type of insurance payment, you must file a claim for worker’s compensation benefits. The insurance company will review your filing and decide about whether you qualify for the benefits that you need to pay your medical bills and support your family. For some injured workers, the unfortunate reality is that the insurance…

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Can My Employer Fire Me While I am on Workers’ Comp?

Whether employers can fire someone who is receiving worker’s compensation benefits is a difficult legal question. There are lawful and unlawful reasons why someone might be terminated following a work injury and worker’s comp case. If you were fired and believe your employer might have violated your rights, reach out to an El Monte worker’s compensation attorney…

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Can you collect workers’ comp and short-term disability at the same time?

If you suffer injuries and cannot work, there are different types of benefits that might be available to you. First, if you suffered a work =-related injury, you should qualify for workers’ compensation benefits for your medical care and wage replacement while you cannot work. If you have an injury that will keep you out…

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How Long Will My Workers’ Comp Benefits Last?

Workers’ comp insurance benefits are intended to keep injured workers financially secure while they recover from their work-related illness or injury. But this doesn’t mean that you’ll be able to receive workers’ comp benefits for as long as you’re sick or injured. Workers’ comp benefits have a limit that you can possibly reach before you’ve…

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Can I Work a Second Job While on Workers’ Comp?

Let’s say that you work two jobs. Your main job is as a forklift operator, but you also work in a call center answering customer queries for several hours daily at night. You got injured in the warehouse you worked at and injured your back. You reported your injury to your employer, sought medical treatment…

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How is a Settlement Paid?

Workers’ compensation settlements involving permanent disabilities may conclude with simple negotiations or stressful court battles. Once your disability has been rated, you may receive a settlement offer to resolve your case from the workers’ comp claims administrator. A settlement is basically an agreement between you and your employer’s insurer’s claims administrator. In California, you can settle…

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Can I be Forced Back to Work after a Workers’ Comp Settlement?

In the State of California, a full and final worker’s compensation settlement is called a compromise and release (C&R). As part of a C&R, the employer/insurance company will issue the injured worker a settlement check in a lump sum. This settlement resolves the worker’s compensation case. The amount of the settlement will depend on the present…

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