California Workers Compensation Legal Guides (17 found)

Written by Peter Marc Schaeffer
What you should know about your work realted injury if you are an undocumented worker.
Posted 4 months ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Nancy J Wallace
Learn how to navigate the worker's compensation maze if you were injured at work.
3 of 4 users found this helpful. Posted in Workers Compensation about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Peter Marc Schaeffer
If you are not represented by an attorney you will eventually be faces with the prospect of having to be your own lawyer in negotiating settlement of your claim due to your work related injury. My simple guide will explain the various methods by which you can talk intelligently with the adjuster.
2 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted in Workers Compensation 4 months ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Peter Marc Schaeffer
There are many difficulties associated with filing a workers compensation stress claim in California. Some of the things to be aware of are outlined below.
1 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted in Workers Compensation 4 months ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Jeffrey Michael Shalmi
If you have been injured at work, you have a right to have medical assistance and many other benefits. However, please be advised that it is a felony to commit fraud or intentional misrepresentation in the claim. If you are the employer, you have a duty to provide the medical asistance or access.
3 of 3 users found this helpful. Posted in Workers Compensation about 20 hours ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Peter Marc Schaeffer
Steps to follow when you get injured at work or in a job related activity.
Posted 4 months ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Peter Marc Schaeffer
Things to look for when interviewing an attorney for your workers compensation case.
Posted 4 months ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Peter Marc Schaeffer
How to get the Workers Compensation Appeals Board to take jurisdiction over your claim.
Posted 4 months ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Jon Mitchell Jackson
Documentation and evidence are two key factors in getting every single penny you are entitled to...
2 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted in Workers Compensation about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Jon Mitchell Jackson
Thousands of construction workers are injured or killed in construction site accidents each year...
Posted in Workers Compensation about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Robert William Conti
Way back, an employee that couldn't do his usual and customary job could be terminated. Now, California employers can face liability under the FEHA, and employers in other states could face problems under that state's EEO laws and/or the ADA. It's tricky and can be a big problem if not done right
1 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted in Workers Compensation 9 months ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Peter Marc Schaeffer
If you are an injured worker in California you will be very concerned on how to get temporary disability and what the proper amount should be.
1 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted in Workers Compensation 4 months ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Peter Marc Schaeffer
How to prepare for your upcoming deposition in your workers compensation case or most other injury cases for that matter.
Posted in Workers Compensation 4 months ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Peter Marc Schaeffer
An outline of the typical types of questions and areas of questioning that will be found in virtually all workers compensation cases.
3 of 3 users found this helpful. Posted in Workers Compensation 4 months ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Michael Douglas Goforth
The chief causes of construction site injuries and industrial death claims are unsafe work practices and unsafe work site conditions. These most often are caused by employers' failure to comply with federal and state mandated safety practices.
Posted in Workers Compensation 3 months ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Gary Alan Jackson
Sometimes people don't want to report their injury and hope it will just get better. When a boss sees that production is slowing they may terminate the employee for poor work performance. If you try to bring your claim after termination it may be too late unless you do one or more of the following
1 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted in Workers Compensation 2 months ago. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Avvo Staff
Many legal resources are available for free or at low cost. This guide covers those resources of most interest to California consumers looking for urgent legal guidance.
10 of 18 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: California