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How Long Does it Take on Average to Get Workers’ Comp Benefits in California

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Unfortunately, workplace injuries and accidents continue to happen far too frequently. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates that 1.1 million workers take time off annually to recover from a job-related injury or occupational disease. Workers’ compensation insurance exists to help ensure that employers have financial protection and security after an accident.  You may be wondering: How …

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California Workers’ Compensation and Third Party Liability Claims

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An injured worker generally cannot file a lawsuit against their employer. Under California law (Labor Code Section § 3600), a workers’ comp claim is an injured employee’s “exclusive remedy” against their company or organization. In exchange, workers are entitled to no-fault benefits. They do not need to prove that their employer did anything wrong to get …

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Are Independent Contractors Covered by Workers’ Compensation in California?

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As explained by the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) “All California employers must provide workers’ compensation benefits to their employees.” Of course, the key word in that sentence is “employees.” You may be wondering: Can an independent contractor file for workers’ comp benefits in California? In general, the answer is ‘no,’ but an employee who was improperly misclassified …

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