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Under California Workers’ Compensation law, cumulative injuries qualify for workers’ compensation benefits even if they occur over a period of time rather than in one incident.
Basically there are two types of workplace injuries. One is a workplace injury which is generally referred to as a specific injury and the second one is cumulative trauma.
What are Cumulative Trauma Injuries?
Continue reading “Understanding Cumulative Trauma Injuries: California Workers Comp Explained”
The construction industry is one of the most dangerous industries in the United States. Each
year, many thousands of individuals are injured and even killed in construction site accidents. Too many serious injuries are caused by a fall or dropped objects. It is also common for workers to trip over a piece of lumber that is left in an unsafe place. Some of the injuries that occur on construction sites
can result in:
Continue reading “A Construction Site Accident is No Laughing Matter”
If you are injured or ill on the job, Workers Comp insurance covers medical expenses and a portion of lost wages. Even though the State of California requires employers to carry Workers’ Compensation coverage, not every worker is covered. Here are some examples of those not covered by Workers Comp.
Business Owners and Volunteers
Business owners, from sole proprietors to partners are not covered by their company’s workers’ compensation insurance. Some business owners may elect to receive WP if they pay the premium. As for volunteers, they are not generally considered employees, so they are not eligible for WP. There are some exceptions like- volunteer police officers and firefighters who are requested by a firefighter or police officer to assist in an emergency.
Continue reading “Who Is NOT Covered by Workers Compensation Insurance?”
So many people ask us, am I entitled to compensation for my injuries? Here are 3 questions to answer that will help you figure out your personal situation-
Let’s dig deeper.
Continue reading “Are you entitled to receive financial compensation for your injuries?”
If you have been injured on the job, money and lost wages are issues that can not be ignored. In California, there are systems in place to provide funds for injury recovery and supplement lost income. The type of disability you are eligible for will determine what type of disability benefits you will receive.
Through California Workers Compensation Law, you have the right to file a claim through your employer. If your claim is awarded, you can receive a certain amount of financial support, depending on the severity of your injuries. Within a workers comp claim, you will get labeled with certain terms as you progress through the required assessments and exams. Those assessments will determine if you are temporarily or permanently disabled.
Continue reading “Workers Comp: Is your Injury a Permanent or Temporary Disability”
“The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is federal law that protects disabled employees from being discriminated against in the workplace. Consistent with the ADA, employees with disabil0126ities are permitted under California disability discrimination law to request reasonable accommodations from their employers in order to help them perform their job duties.”
In California, employers are legally bound to provide a disabled employee reasonable accommodations. One stipulation- the cost of this accommodation can not be deemed an undue hardship to the employer.
3 Common Requests workers with disabilities can legally make Continue reading “Employees with Disabilities- 3 Common Accepted Employer Accommodations”
As part of a California Workers Compensation, your travel mileage for medical appointments, prescriptions, and depositions qualify for reimbursement.
But do not forget- to be paid, you must keep detailed records of how many miles you traveled on these trips. Attaching a Google map or MapQuest printout of your mileage, is always a good idea.
In addition to mileage, you also can receive reasonable expenses of transportation, meals and lodging when traveling to medical appointments under LC 4600(e)(1) and (e)(2).
Your Doctor’s Visits
If you travel to a doctor’s office that is located a significant distance from your home, you also can receive reimbursement for meals. These meals must be reasonable. If a doctor indicates you cannot travel the required distance to your appointment and need a driver, you may get meals reimbursed for your driver. You will need to have a clearly written document from the doctor indicating a driver is needed and the reason a driver is needed. Otherwise, only your meals will be reimbursed.
In some instances overnight lodging may be merited. This usually occurs if the doctor’s office is some distance from your home and the appointment is scheduled early in the morning or late in the afternoon.
The Workers Comp experts at KJT LAW GROUP understand the intricacies of medical travel and can assist you in qualifying for reimbursement. We understand what the law is as well as what you will need to prove it. .
CONTACT A WORKERS COMP ATTORNEY, CONTACT KJT LAW GROUP
Let the professionals at KJT LAW GROUP help. If you have any questions regarding Workers Comp in California, we specialize in protecting workers when ill or injured on the job. Because we understand the complexities associated with Workers Comp, we can improve the chances of you receiving your rightful compensation. Call us at (818) 507-8525 or email us at info@KJTLawGroup.com for a free consultation. We will go over all the facts of your case and recommend the best ways to move forward.