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What Is Workers’ Compensation and Why Does It Matter for Restaurant Employees?

What Is Workers’ Compensation and Why Does It Matter for Restaurant Employees

Workers’ compensation is an insurance program that ensures employees are properly compensated if they are injured at work. These benefits are especially important for restaurant employees who could be injured by knives or broken glass, boiling water, or from slipping and falling on a spill. If you are a restaurant employee who suffers a workplace […]

Injured on the Job? Understanding Workers’ Compensation in the Hospitality Industry

Hospitality workers injured on the job have the right to file a workers’ compensation claim. The benefits injured workers are eligible to recover can help with their financial recovery as they will be reimbursed for medical treatment and lost wages due to time away from work.  Whether an injury develops immediately or over the course […]

Workers’ Compensation vs. Personal Injury Lawsuits: What Manufacturing Workers Need to Know

When you suffer injury at a manufacturing job, whether through an accident, overuse, or repetitive motion, the workers’ compensation process can be complex. Although many manufacturing companies must carry workers’ compensation insurance, not everyone is eligible for workers’ compensation benefits.  Manufacturing workplace injuries are typically covered under workers’ compensation, but certain employees, such as private […]

How Does Age Impact Workers’ Compensation?

Older adults have every reason to wonder if age can affect your workers’ comp case. The answer is yes, it certainly can, although why and how it impacts claims may hold some surprises. For example, you may want to seek a settlement that reflects your decision to retire instead of return to the workforce. A […]

Workers’ Compensation Rights for Eye Injuries

If you suffered a job-related eye injury while working in California, you can pursue workers’ compensation to pay for medical treatment and lost wages. However, the process of securing benefits isn’t as straightforward as you would hope. In a situation like this, you’re not alone. You have rights as an injured worker, and we intend […]

How Does Social Media Impact Your Workers Comp Case?

If you get hurt at work or become seriously ill because of your workplace environment, you can apply for workers’ compensation benefits. From there, your case will be assigned to an adjuster who will look into every aspect of your case. Their investigation can even involve viewing your social media platforms to get a glimpse […]

Workers’ Compensation and Agricultural Work: Special Considerations

California has some of the most substantial protection for injured and sick workers, and that includes those who work in the agricultural sector. Regardless of your background or role within an agricultural operation, you should receive fair coverage for medical expenses, lost wages, and certain other losses when you suffer a work-related ailment. However, there […]

How Long Can You Be on Federal Workers’ Compensation?

Generally, there is no set time limit for how long you can be on federal workers’ compensation. It depends on the severity of your injury or illness and how this affects your ability to work. For example, there may be restrictions on the benefits you can receive, and you will likely be required to attend […]

Top 7 Workers’ Comp Deposition Mistakes

Some of the top workers’ compensation deposition mistakes include failing to follow your lawyer’s advice and giving answers that you are not certain of. Depositions are recorded, and your statements may be used against you in one or more ways—including as evidence at trial. You can work with a lawyer from our team to prepare […]

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