When an employee is injured at work, workers' compensation provides vital financial support to cover medical expenses and lost wages. One option available to injured workers is a lump sum settlement.

If you've been injured on the job in California, you may be entitled to workers' compensation benefits. In order to receive these benefits, however, you may need to attend a workers' compensation hearing.

When you're injured on the job, workers' compensation is there to help. But what if you have surgery? In this article, we'll explore the effects of surgery on your workers' comp claim and answer some common questions about the process.