There are few safety nets in life. Often when people in California suffer from a debilitating illness or injury, they could spend the rest of their lives unable to work and support themselves. While daunting, there are some people with disabilities who qualify for...
Los Angeles Workers’ Compensation Law Blog
Workers’ compensation denials are on the rise
An injury at work can leave you hurting physically and financially. The help you need may be a successful claim away, but even rightful bids don’t get the answer they deserve. Refusals are on the rise, but a healthy application can help avoid frustrating delays. A...
1 killed, 4 injured in head-on California crash
Drivers in California and across the country are often instructed on the ways to avoid an accident. Unfortunately, road conditions can change so quickly, or other drivers could make unpredictable, unavoidable maneuvers, that even the safest of drivers do not have...
Bankruptcy: Considerations when overwhelmed with debt
Many hardworking people in California are struggling with debt. Despite their commitment to paying their bills, certain situations, such as a divorce, medical conditions or unexpected loss of employment, can impede their ability to do this. After many people struggle...
Construction workers injured by falling rebar
When most people in California think of dangerous jobs, the first thing that comes to mind is often police officers and firefighters who are required to run toward danger. In fact, almost all jobs hold some degree of risk. This is especially true for construction...
Woman faces money concerns after work-related accident
When a person in California is struck by a vehicle, there is a potential -- perhaps even the likelihood -- for serious injuries that will require extensive treatment. Because a victim of such an accident likely requires a long time to recover, he or she is often...
Drunk driving suspected in fatal California car accident
It is not possible to completely eradicate the potential risk of being involved in a motor vehicle. However, certain actions, such as refusing to drink and drive can potentially reduce the chances. In fact, police in California claim that a recent fatal car accident...
How can an attorney help a workers’ compensation claim?
The workers' compensation process following a workplace injury can be confusing. If an employee is not careful, they may not receive the total compensation they deserve or anything for their injuries. Insurance companies often tell victims that lawyers only make...
What To Know About Rear-End Collisions
Of all possible car accident scenarios (and there are many), the most common is the rear-end accident. Whether you are struck from behind at low speed in a parking lot or slammed from behind at high speed on a highway, the injuries associated with being in a rear-end...
Denied workers’ compensation? Appeal the decision
Many Americans take pride in their work, performing their jobs to the best of their ability every day. These people trust that their employers have taken measures to keep them safe while performing work. Among these protections is workers’ compensation insurance,...
