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22
Nov
What Types of Medical Care are Covered by Workers’ Compensation?
California 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…
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07
Nov
Is the Doctor Chosen by the Workers’ Comp Insurer Biased Against Me?
In 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…
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28
Oct
Problems with Returning to Work Too Soon After an Injury
After 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…
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22
Oct
Potential Problems with Changing Workers’ Comp Lawyers After You Already Hired One
If 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…
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07
Oct
Workers’ Compensation for Amputation Injuries
An 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…
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26
Sep
How Long Can the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Process Take?
After 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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19
Sep
How a Heart Attack Victim May Be Eligible for Workers’ Compensation
People who suffer heart attacks were often at risk because of genetic factors. Heart attacks can also be related to a bad diet and poor nutrition. However, it is possible to have a heart attack that was caused by a person’s job. If you suffered a heart…
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10
Sep
Workers’ Compensation for Fights on the Job
If you suffer an injury in the course of your job, you may be eligible for workers’ compensation. However, it all depends on how you suffer the injury. If it was during a fight, you may or may not be eligible. This is why it is so important to discuss…
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