Decades of Workers' Compensation Experience in the Central Valley
Sometimes workplace injuries are so severe the victim does not survive. He or she may die at the scene of the accident or survive for weeks or months before passing away. Below, the attorneys at Berry, Smith & Bartell discuss claims for death benefits…
Read MoreIf you were so severely injured that you can no longer work in the same job as before, California’s workers’ compensation system may provide compensation to help you work in a new job. Below, the Bakersfield workers’ compensation lawyers at Berry, Smith…
Read MoreCalifornia has specific regulations on the types of medical care that are covered by the workers’ compensation system. If doctors want to do something that does not fit these guidelines, you may be stuck paying out of pocket. Below, learn more about…
Read MoreIn California, if you do not predesignate a doctor to treat you after a workplace injury, you are required to go to a doctor chosen by your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance company. If you are concerned the doctor may be biased in favor of…
Read MoreAfter a workplace injury, one question many workers have as bills pile up is: when can I get back to work? While it is understandable why employees want to get back to work, going back too soon can be a bad idea for a few reasons. Sometimes a doctor…
Read MoreIf an injured worker is unhappy with his or her workers’ compensation attorney, he or she may be able to hire a new one. However, while there are some legitimate reasons to be dissatisfied with an attorney, sometimes clients are unhappy about things that…
Read MoreAn amputation is one of the most catastrophic injuries that can occur in the workplace. Victims are left permanently disabled and will probably never be able to work in the same capacity as they did before. Workers’ compensation benefits for these injuries…
Read MoreAfter a work injury, workers may feel impatient about obtaining workers’ compensation benefits, and for good reason. However, your initial claim may be rejected, forcing you to appeal if you want to have a chance of receiving benefits. Below, learn more…
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Decades of Workers' Compensation Experience in the Central Valley