Cuts and lacerations are among the most common injuries in a machine shop setting. Crush injuries and amputations happen less often but can cause far more serious harm. Your legal options depend on how the injury happened, who caused it,...
Local Accident News: Workers Comp
In California, workers’ compensation usually pays for approved medical care and replaces part of your lost wages after a work injury. For 2026 injuries, Temporary Total Disability (TTD) benefits range from $264.61 to $1,764.11 per week, while Permanent Partial Disability...
Nationally, transportation and material-moving occupations have the highest number of serious nonfatal injuries resulting in missed work, restricted duty, or transfer. In California, transportation, construction, and agriculture are the job groups that see the highest number of fatal occupational injuries....
It’s illegal for an employer to fire, threaten, or punish you because you sought workers’ compensation benefits. You have the right to report an injury and receive care without fear of losing your job. The law protects you from retaliation...
Workers and vendors injured at Petco Park may be able to file both workers’ compensation and civil injury claims under California law. Employees typically qualify for workers’ compensation benefits, while third-party claims may also apply when another company or contractor...
Yes, you can sue for a personal injury if you get hurt on the job in California, but only in limited situations. In most cases, workers' compensation is your only legal remedy for injuries and losses you sustain on the...
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...
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...