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18
May
Business Interruption Insurance Claims Over COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has been absolutely devastating to the U.S. economy. Many businesses may be unable to reopen when restrictions are lifted without financial assistance. That is why many business owners are filing business interruption insurance claims. Unfortunately,…
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01
May
Are Independent Contractors Able to File Workers’ Compensation Claims?
All California employers must purchase workers’ compensation coverage for their employees. Independent contractors do not qualify for benefits, no matter how severe the injury. However, it is possible your employer misclassified you as an independent…
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30
Apr
Recovering Compensation for a Workplace Amputation Injury
While there is a risk of injury in many jobs, some are significantly more dangerous than others and could result in amputation injuries. These are life-changing injuries that often make it impossible to return to the same job you were doing before the…
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24
Apr
Are Injuries That Happen During Remote Work Covered by Workers’ Comp?
There are many ways people can suffer injuries at home. The risks may be even greater during the COVID-19 pandemic because many of us are spending most of our time at home each day. You could easily slip and fall when you get up from your desk to go grab…
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17
Apr
What Should I Avoid Saying During the Workers’ Compensation Process?
There is often a lot of confusion after a workplace injury – many injured workers do not learn about the process until they suffer an injury. They may be unsure of what they need to prove and what information the insurance company needs to process and…
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13
Apr
Common Misconceptions About California Workers’ Comp Benefits
Workers often do not learn much about the workers’ compensation system until they get hurt at work and need benefits. They may not read official documents and act based on what they have heard from coworkers or even friends or family members who have…
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30
Mar
How Will Coronavirus Affect My Workers’ Compensation Claim?
There seem to be so many unknowns with the coronavirus and the public health and economic crisis it has created. People have a lot of questions about what government and business services are still available, including benefits like workers’ compensation. Those…
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18
Mar
Workplace Injury Risks for Fast Food Employees
Fast food can be a dangerous job for many reasons. Fortunately, employees may be able to recover workers’ compensation for an on-the-job injury. Below, learn more about common injuries and whether they may be covered by California workers’ compensation…
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