Yes, repetitive lifting at work can qualify for workers’ compensation in California. Its benefits apply when job duties cause or worsen a medical condition over time. You can seek them since state law can consider your injuries as a form...
Local Accident News: Workers Comp
You may need a lawyer to help you through the California workers' compensation system, especially if your employer questions your injury or the insurance company denies care. A lawyer can help you seek the benefits the law allows and follow...
In California, injured delivery drivers typically have two possible legal paths: Workers’ compensation applies when an employee is injured on the job, regardless of fault. A third-party lawsuit may apply when someone outside the employer causes the injury. In certain...
A company Christmas party injury can qualify as a workers’ compensation claim in California, but only when the event connects closely to your job. Coverage is more likely when your employer sponsors the party, expects attendance, controls activities, or gains...
When injured on the job, employees often face challenging questions about their future. They might ask: Who will cover my medical expenses? How long will I be unable to work? Will I be able to recover lost wages? Workers’ compensation...
Recovering from a workplace injury isn’t just a waiting game; it’s a pivotal journey back into your professional life. From the moment an injury occurs, the path to resuming work is fraught with physical challenges and bureaucratic hurdles. Swift and...
Arash Law Secures Potential Record $11.25 Million Workers’ Compensation Settlement Arash Law is pleased to share that attorney Tina Esghiegh recently secured an $11.25 million workers’ compensation settlement on behalf of a severely injured construction worker. In 2018, Salvador Ramirez...
TL;DR: Yes, undocumented workers in California can receive workers’ compensation benefits if they are injured on the job. Injured farmworkers, construction workers, and other employees are covered regardless of immigration status, and employers remain liable for workplace injuries. Delays in...