Settlement

Settling a Workers’ Comp Claim in California? Know What Options are Available

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The California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) reports that more than 300,000 people miss time at work for a job-related injury or illness in the state each year. If you suffered a major workplace injury, you may be in a position where you are considering the settlement of your claim. There are two different types of workers’ …

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Worker Killed on the Job in Fresno County (Electrocution)

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According to a report from ABC 30, a man was killed on the job in a tragic workplace accident in Fresno County. He was electrocuted while working near utility lines on a raised platform. Here, our Fresno workers’ compensation attorneyexplains what we know about this case and discusses the risks associated with workplace electrocutions.  Workplace Electrocution Incident …

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How Can a Fresno Workers’ Compensation Lawyer Help Me After a Workplace Accident?

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Were you hurt on the job in the San Joaquin Valley region of California? It is imperative that you have access to the financial compensation that you need to cover medical costs, pay bills, and support your family.  A workers’ comp lawyer can make the difference—helping you navigate the process, get justice, and secure full and …

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How Do You Qualify for Permanent Disability Benefits for a Work Injury in California?

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A work injury can cause severe disruption to a person’s life. Workers’ compensation insurance exists as a form of much-needed financial protection. Injured workers in California can seek medical coverage and wage replacement benefits to aid with their physical and mental recovery. Sadly, some work-related accidents are so severe that employees are left with permanent …

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Understanding the Two Types of Workers’ Compensation Settlements in California

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California law requires all businesses and organizations that operate within the state to carry no-fault workers’ compensation coverage (Labor Code § 3700). If you are hurt on the job in Fresno, you have the right to file a workers’ comp claim to seek medical coverage and wage loss benefits.  Following a serious workplace accident, your …

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California Workers’ Comp: Compromise and Release (C&R) vs. Stipulation

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An employer, administrator, or insurance company may want to settle a workers’ compensation claim. Before reaching an agreement, it is important to know the difference between the two main types of workers’ comp settlement options. These options are a compromise and release (C&R) and a stipulation. Here, our Fresno workers’ compensation defense lawyersexplain the most important …

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