As if being injured in a work-related accident is not stressful on its own, dealing with the California worker’s compensation system is oftentimes an even more frustrating and complicated experience. As a result of the system’s notoriously complex and anti-worker structure, applicants generally encounter a number of obstacles and complications along the way, especially delays …
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If you are injured in a work-related accident, you are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. You are entitled to benefits regardless of fault (an exception to this is if the employer proves that the work injury was sustained while under the influence of drugs or alcohol). Understanding the workers’ compensation payment structure in California allows …
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If you were injured at work or as a result of your job duties, you are protected under the California’s Workers Compensation System. Whether your accident and resulting injuries while working were caused by negligence, you have rights as an injured worker that must be protected. As an employee, you are entitled to pursue workers’ …
Work related injuries can leave you stressed out and confused as to what steps to take next. While you may not be able to perform your regular job duties, you may feel pressured to do so because you still have to pay your bills, support your family, and take care of your household. Employees who …
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