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Spanish The Impact of Drug and Alcohol Use on Workers’ Compensation Claims
The impact of drug and alcohol use on workers’ compensation claims can be catastrophic for an injured worker. An insurer may refuse to cover your claim if it alleges that drug or alcohol use caused your workplace injury. You would not be the first injured worker to face unfounded allegations of drug or alcohol impairment. […]
Workers’ Compensation Witnesses: What You Should Know
If you were injured at work, you could file a claim for workers’ compensation benefits, which will cover your medical care costs and lost income throughout your recovery. Obtaining these benefits involves a complex application process, as you might have to identify witnesses who can testify in your favor. They can provide valuable details that […]
Does Workers’ Compensation Cover Travel to and From Work?
If you suffer a work-related injury, workers’ compensation typically covers travel to and from work—whether that’s commuting from one worksite to another or any other transportation related to your job. If you were injured while traveling for work, a lawyer can help you apply for the medical care and income loss benefits you need under […]
Workers’ Compensation for Long-Term Care and Nursing Home Employees
Working with senior citizens and individuals in assisted care facilities can be rewarding and fulfilling. It can also be dangerous when patients are combative or when you are moving them. If you were injured at work in this capacity, and your employer offers workers’ comp insurance, you are entitled to its benefits. In most cases, […]
Is Your Workers’ Comp Claim a Third-Party Personal Injury Claim, Too?
A workers’ compensation claim is a first-party claim because you are the covered party filing a claim based on your own insurance. Generally, all California businesses with employees must purchase this coverage for their workers, and it pays out when a worker suffers on-the-job injuries. When that worker’s injuries occur because of someone else’s negligence, […]
What to Expect at Your Workers’ Compensation Hearing
As the date of your workers’ compensation hearing draws closer, you may be feeling nervous. There could be much at stake. You were hurt while on the job, and you need compensation to cover your lost wages and medical bills. One reason why you may be nervous is because you’re not sure what to expect […]
Can I Sue a Third Party for a Workplace Injury if I Already Have Workers’ Compensation?
Depending on your situation, you can sue a third party for a workplace injury if you already have workers’ compensation benefits. In most cases, you may not be able to sue your employer directly. Personal injury compensation is typically possible when the third party’s negligence caused or contributed to the accident that injured you.A lawyer […]
How Long Does Workers’ Compensation Last?
In California, temporary workers’ compensation benefits are generally available to injured workers for up to 104 weeks (two years) from the date of their injury. For more severe injuries, they may be eligible to receive benefits for up to 240 weeks (just over four-and-a-half years). The duration of these benefits varies depending on the nature […]
Are Workers’ Compensation Benefits Available for All On-the-Job Injuries?
Workers’ compensation benefits are available for any job-related injuries. While that covers a variety of injuries and illnesses, there are exceptions, like if you were injured while engaging in risky behavior. Even if your injuries don’t qualify for workers’ compensation benefits, you may still have options. The workers’ compensation attorneys at KJT Law Group offer […]
Can an Employer Cancel Health Insurance While on Workers’ Compensation?
An employer cannot terminate your health insurance while you’re on workers’ compensation out of spite or retaliation. However, certain situations could lawfully let them terminate your coverage. This could make it difficult to pay for necessary medical treatments in the aftermath of an on-the-job injury. If you have concerns about being treated fairly by your employer […]
