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5 Reasons Workers' Comp. Benefits May End

If you receive permanent disability benefits, it’s important to keep in mind that these benefits may end at some point. Here are 5 common reasons why your workers’ comp benefits might end.

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4 Reasons to Report Minor Work Injuries

People tend to report major work injuries but overlook the minor injuries that occur. Did you know that you can report minor work injuries? There are 4 types of injuries that should always be reported no matter how minor.

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Workers' Comp. Claim Timeline: Accepted Vs. Denied

If you are injured or become ill at work, your immediate focus will be on receiving medical treatment and reporting your injuries to your employer. After completing these critical first steps, your path to receiving compensation will differ depending on if your employer, and their insurance company, accept or deny your claim.

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How Social Media Can Impact Workers' Compensation Claims

When it comes to sharing details about a work injury, what you say could become a serious liability to your legal standing and even work against you in your workers’ compensation case. Protect your rights by learning the ways employers and insurance companies can use social media information against you.

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On-The-Job Deaths Reach Highest Level in 12 Years

A total of 5,333 workers died as a result of on-the-job injuries in 2019 – a nearly 2% increase from 2018 and the highest number of fatalities since 5,657 were recorded in 2007, according to Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries data released Dec. 16, 2020 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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5 Common Workers' Comp. Misconceptions

When you are injured on the job, dealing with the workers’ compensation system - and all of its intricacies - can be a daunting process. Because of this, there are many misconceptions about the California Workers’ Compensation system that prevent injured workers from seeking the benefits they deserve.

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Prop 22 Passes: CA Gig Workers Remain Independent Contractors

While much of the focus has been on the presidential race, a California ballot initiative known as Prop 22 is projected to pass. The proposition will keep gig workers, such as those who drive for Uber Lyft, Instacart, DoorDash, etc, classified as independent contractors rather than employees.

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5 Frequently Asked Client Questions

We get all kinds of questions from our clients at the beginning stages of their case. Here are five of the most common questions we hear.

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