2022

COVID-19 Remains a Serious Issue in California Workplaces: Claims are on the Rise

Covid-19, General, Injury, Medical Treatment, Permanent Disability, Return to Work /

According to a report from Business Insurance, workers’ compensation claims for COVID-19 are once again on the rise in California. The California Workers’ Compensation Institute (CWCI) reports that COVID-19 workers’ comp claim increased by more than 500% over a two-month period this spring. More than 6,000 workers filed for COVID-19 workers’ comp benefits in the state

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Know Your Rights: Seven Key Things to Know About Workers’ Comp in California 

General, Injury /

Were you hurt while on the job in Fresno? If so, it is crucial that you know how to navigate the process so that you can protect your health, mental well-being, and your financial interests. A workers’ comp claim can be complicated. Here, our Fresno workers’ comp attorney explains seven things that you should understand about workers’

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Offered a Light Duty Position by an Employer After a Work Injury? It Must Meet These Four Requirements

Employment, General, Return to Work /

A work injury can result in a serious, long-term physical or mental impairment. In some cases, injured workers may not be ready to return to their previous position. An employer offers a worker a suitable “light duty” position. Light duty work is defined broadly as some form of adjusted work that a person can safely

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Workers’ Compensation in California: What is a P&S Report?

General, Injury, Medical Treatment, Permanent Disability, Return to Work /

Workplace accidents happen every day in California. Most work-related injuries are mild or moderate—with the proper treatment the injured employee is able to make a full recovery and return to their position. However, unfortunately, that is not always the case. There are thousands of workers who suffer permanent impairments in job-related accidents each year in

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Everything You Need to Know About Getting Medical Care After a Work Injury in California

General, Injury, Medical Treatment /

Work injuries happen every day. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that work-related accidents and occupational diseases cause nearly 1.2 million people to miss time on-the-job each year. Workers’ comp insurance protects people. Through a workers’ comp claim, you can get no-fault benefits for your medical care. In this article, our Fresno work injury attorney explains everything you

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Does Workers’ Compensation Insurance Cover Chiropractic Care in California?

General, Injury, Medical Treatment /

Chiropractic care is a form of “alternative medicine” that is focused on the treatment of the musculoskeletal system. It is often used for back injuries and spinal cord injuries—though chiropractors can treat a wide range of other medical conditions as well. This raises an important question: Is a chiropractor covered by workers’ comp insurance in California? The

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Workers’ Comp in California: Who Decides Which “Light or Modified Duty” Medical Restrictions are Appropriate?

General, Injury, Medical Treatment, Return to Work /

State law requires employers to provide no-fault workers’ comp coverage (California Labor Code § 3700). Through a workers’ comp claim, an employer can get benefits to cover their medical care and support them during the time that they need to take off to recover from their injury or illness.  Most people want to get back

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Study Finds Amazon Workers Injured at Higher Rates Than Other Warehouse Workers

Employment, General, Injury /

Amazon is the largest employer of warehouse workers in the United States. By some metrics, nearly one quarter of all people who work in a warehouse in the U.S. are employed by Amazon. The company is still expanding its footprint. Amazon is scheduled to open a massive new 855,000 square foot fulfillment center in Fresno

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Workplace Safety Reminder for the Summer: Outdoor Workers Must be Protected

Employment, General, Injury /

On April 26th, 2022, the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) issued an official reminder that employers have a legal responsibility to protect outdoor workers from the risk posed by heal-related illnesses and exposure to harmful wildfire smoke. With the summer months fast approaching, employers must put the proper health and safety precautions in place. In this

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