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Should I Consult With an Attorney About My Workers’ Compensation Claim?
If you were injured at work recently, you might be wondering, “Should I consult with an attorney about my workers’ compensation claim?” The short answer is “yes.” If you have been injured at work, consulting an attorney can ensure you will receive full compensation for your injury. If you fall into any of the… Read More »
What to do After Being Injured at Work
No one gets up in the morning saying, “I’m going to get hurt at work today,” but it happened. You’ve gotten first aid or medical attention. What should you do now? The absolute first thing you do is notify your supervisor. If you’re in a union shop, let your shop steward know as well…. Read More »
A Guide to Workers’ Compensation Payments For Permanent Disability
Permanent disability claims are the most popular type of Worker’s Compensation claims. According to Disability Secrets these claims are, “making up over half of all workers’ comp claims nationwide”. Permanent disability benefits are owed to you if you have injured on the job and sustained permanent damage. Permanent disability can be qualified by a multitude of… Read More »
Workers’ Compensation Claim Timeline
After being injured at work many people wonder, “When can I return to work,” and if it is not that it is, “When do I start receiving workers’ compensation benefits?” Missing work is rough, especially if you don’t have an income while you are injured. If you were recently injured on the job, you… Read More »
Assaulted at Work: Can I get workers’ comp?
According to OSHA, more than 2 million workers are victims of workplace violence. Some jobs may pose more of a risk of being assaulted at work than other, but there is a risk when your job requires that you work directly with the public. With that many people assaulted at work each year, it… Read More »
Statute of Limitations for Workers’ Comp in California
The statute of limitations for workers’ comp in California is relatively straightforward: one (1) year from the date that the injury occurred. If you do not file a workers’ compensation claim within one year of the date of injury, you may lose your right to file a claim at all. If you were hurt… Read More »
Update: Investigators Release More Information on Metrolink Derailment
On February 24, a Metrolink train derailed and injured dozens of individuals. Read more about the accident here. The train ran into a truck that was parked over the tracks. Federal investigators released more information on the accident as of March 19, 2015. The truck driver was traveling south on South Rice Avenue, approaching… Read More »
Pedestrian Killed on San Gabriel Mountains Roadway
A 20-year-old male pedestrian was killed in the Angeles National Forest just north of San Diams on Friday, March 20, 2015. The collision occurred at Glendora Mountain Road and East Fork Road at about 10 a.m. The man was pronounced dead only forty minutes later. Although the details of this accident are currently unavailable,… Read More »
Amtrak Train Collides with Vehicle in Camarillo
On Sunday, March 1, 2015, an Amtrak Train hit a vehicle in Camarillo. The crash occurred near the intersection of Pleasant Valley Road and East Fifth Street. There were 85 people on the train at the time, and two people in the vehicle. The vehicle’s driver and passenger were able to exit the vehicle… Read More »
BIKE SAFETY: New Law Helping Raise Awareness
California is getting used to a new bicycle safety law. The new law requires drivers to keep a three feet distance between bikes and their vehicles. Although, Inland police claim there is not yet any decrease in the number of traffic collisions with bicycles. However, bicycle safety advocates remain optimistic. Many bike safety advocates… Read More »
