KJT Law Insights
Understanding Indemnity Benefits Claims in Workers’ Compensation
If you suffer a work-related injury and must take time off to recover, you’ll likely receive indemnity benefits. Indemnity benefits are provided to those who suffer lost wages and are [...]
Important Tips to Handle AME in a Workers’ Compensation Case
In certain workers' compensation cases, you will require an examination by either a qualified medical evaluator (QME) or an agreed medical evaluator (AME). As an employee, it’s better to have [...]
How To Rescue a Crush Injury Victim at the Workplace?
If you work in an industrial setting or with heavy machinery, you and your coworkers may be at risk for crush injuries in the workplace. Knowing how to help someone [...]
How to Check the Status of My Workers’ Comp Claim in California
You can check the status of your workers’ compensation claim by discussing it with your employers’ insurance company or partnering with a workers’ compensation attorney. While many employees qualify for [...]
Can You Get Workers’ Compensation for PTSD
Depending on the state in which you work, you could recover workers’ compensation for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In the state of California, workers are generally entitled to workers’ compensation [...]
Are Personal Injury Settlements Taxable in California?
If you suffer a personal injury and are awarded a settlement for damages, you may be surprised to discover that some of the recovered damages are taxable in California. The [...]
What Wages Are Included Under Workers’ Compensation Laws
Depending on which state you live in, some wages you could receive under workers’ compensation laws include your traditional wages or salary, as well as commissions, bonuses, holiday pay, and [...]
What to Know About Stress Claims in Workers’ Compensation
When someone sustains an injury while at work, they can file a claim to receive workers’ compensation benefits. Many people don’t realize they can also receive workers’ compensation benefits for [...]
What is the Exclusivity Provision in Workers’ Compensation?
If you sustained an injury on the job, the exclusive remedy for your job-related injuries would typically include workers' compensation benefits. When an employer offers these benefits, they have immunity [...]
What Do You Need to Know About Filing a Catastrophic Injury Claim?
Catastrophic injuries are severe and often require extensive medical attention. When you hire a personal injury attorney, they can provide information on exactly what you need to know when filing [...]
Steps to Prove Your Cumulative Trauma Injuries at the Workplace
There are several steps you can take to prove your cumulative trauma injury at the workplace. These steps include gathering your medical and employment records, identifying your employer's insurer, documenting [...]
How Do Physicians Calculate Worker Impairment Ratings?
Physicians calculate worker impairment ratings by considering the following factors: What type of disability the worker has suffered (partial versus total) What kind of job the disabled worker had before [...]
