Compensation Law
Car Accident While Driving for Work: Workers’ Comp and a Third-Party Claim
A crash on the job can mean two claims: workers' comp from your employer and a lawsuit against the at-fault driver.
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Occupational Hearing Loss and Workers’ Comp in California
Hearing loss from years of workplace noise is a cumulative trauma injury, and California workers' comp covers testing, hearing aids and permanent disability.
Compensation Law
Liens on a Workers’ Comp Settlement in California: EDD, Medical and More
Liens can take part of a workers' comp settlement. Know which ones are common and how they're negotiated before you settle.
Compensation Law
Labor Code 4850: Full Salary for Injured Police and Firefighters
Injured police officers, firefighters and other covered public safety employees can receive up to a year of full, tax-free salary instead of temporary disability.
Compensation Law
Should I Accept My Workers’ Comp Settlement Offer?
A workers' comp settlement can be final. Before you accept, check your rating, your future medical needs, and whether the settlement type fits your…
Compensation Law
How Long Until a Workers’ Comp Settlement Is Paid in California?
Once a judge approves your settlement, the insurer generally must pay within about 30 days. Here's the full timeline and what slows it down.
Compensation Law
Farmworker Rights in Kern and Fresno Counties: Overtime, Heat and Injuries
California farmworkers now get overtime after 8 hours a day, protection from heat, and workers' comp coverage, regardless of immigration status.
Compensation Law
Workers’ Comp Hearings in California: MSC, Trial and the WCAB
Most California workers' comp disputes are decided by a workers' comp judge after a Mandatory Settlement Conference. Here's how hearings work.
Compensation Law
Your Workers’ Comp Deposition: What to Expect and How to Prepare
A deposition is a recorded, under-oath interview by the insurer's lawyer. Here's what to expect and how to prepare.
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