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By: John A. Montevideo and Michael K. Teiman Workplace injuries are all too common in California.  While on the decline since 1999, 2018 and 2019 saw a rise in fatal workplace injuries to well over one fatality a day (422 fatalities in 2018 and 451 in 2019).  Many of these fatalities occur around some type…

Nearly every employee in the state of California is covered by workers’ compensation laws. With very few exceptions, every employer is required to carry this type of insurance for their employees. However, will you still be able to recover workers’ compensation benefits if you cause your workplace injury? The answer is yes – you will…

If you or somebody you care about sustains an injury at work, it is crucial that various steps are followed so that you can recover compensation. Just about every employer in California is required to carry workers’ compensation insurance for their employees, but reporting the workplace injury and the processes that occur in the weeks…

Brain injuries that occur in the workplace can lead to significant long-lasting disabilities for employees. There are a variety of ways that brain injuries can occur in a workplace in California. Here, we want to review how these injuries most often occur, as well as whether or not individuals will be able to recover compensation…

If you have sustained a workplace injury or illness, you will likely be entitled to various types of compensation through the state’s workers’ compensation system. However, can an employer fire you while your workers’ compensation claim is ongoing or while you are receiving benefits for a workplace injury? The answer to this question is, yes,…

An injury at work can interfere with your ability to earn a living wage for weeks, months or the rest of your life. It can also lead to expensive medical bills that reach hundreds of thousands of dollars. It is critical to maximize your workers’ compensation settlement if you have a serious occupational injury or…