This article will discuss Depositions and how they are used in California Workers’ Compensation cases. This article includes discussion of the nature of depositions, why depositions are taken, how they are used to assist in the resolution of workers’ compensation cases, and how they are used at workers’ compensation trials. This article will also discuss… Continue reading DEPOSITIONS AND WORKER’S COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Author: Edward Singer
THE DANGERS OF WAREHOUSE WORK: AMAZON, WORK INJURIES AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION
Recently, there has been an article reporting concerning the dangers of working at Amazon Warehouses. Amazon employs large numbers of warehouse workers and has high standards concerning productivity. Delivering packets on the same day, the next day or within two days is very demanding. As a result, this high level of productivity and demands upon… Continue reading THE DANGERS OF WAREHOUSE WORK: AMAZON, WORK INJURIES AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION
WORKERS INJURED AS A RESULT OF CRIMINAL ACTIVITY: THE CALIFORNIA VICTIM COMPENSATION PROGRAM (CalVCP) AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION
The State of California has a special program called the California Victim Compensation Program to assist victims of crime. This program is administered through the California Victim Compensation and Government Claims Board. The program allows individuals who were victims of crime to obtain benefits to compensate them from the effects of them being subjected to… Continue reading WORKERS INJURED AS A RESULT OF CRIMINAL ACTIVITY: THE CALIFORNIA VICTIM COMPENSATION PROGRAM (CalVCP) AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS (EAPs) AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Many companies offer Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) to their employees. These EAP Programs are contracted by companies to provide various services to their employees. This article will discuss Employee Assistant Programs or EAPs and how they relate to Workers’ Compensation Claims and Employee Work Injuries. This article will also discuss various workers’ compensation case law… Continue reading EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS (EAPs) AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
THE POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER PRESUMPTION FOR SAFETY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Recently, SB 542 was passed for which a legal presumption of injury is applicable for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder for certain Firefighters and Peace Officers. The presumption will become effective as of 1/1/2020, and will only remain in effect until 1/1/25. This article will discuss Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, the Presumption, and How It will be applied.
Peripheral Neuropathies: Workers’ Compensation For Nerve Damage
Many work injuries give rise to Peripheral Neuropathies. Peripheral Neuropathy, for all intents and purposes, means damage to the nerves. Nerve Damage can come from many sources. Familiar Neuropathic Injuries include Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Herniated Disks in the Spine which compress upon nerves.
SUICIDE, SUICIDAL THOUGHTS AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED KNOW
Suicide and Suicidal Thoughts among Injured Workers are serious concerns. The Workers’ Compensation Community, Employers, Insurance Companies, Attorneys, Medical Providers. Attorneys and Judges are aware that Injured Workers can suffer to the point at which these events can occur The Workers’ Compensation Community understands that Suicide and Suicidal Thoughts need to be addressed either through… Continue reading SUICIDE, SUICIDAL THOUGHTS AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED KNOW
Interpreters and Workers’ Compensation: Injured Workers with Language Barriers, the Need for an Interpreter, and Workers’ Compensation: What You Need to Know
“Usted Habla Ingles?” California has an ethnically diverse workforce. It employs a large number of immigrants who are from all over the world. In California, you can find employees from Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Central and South America, and Europe. As a result of these participants in the workforce, there is a large number… Continue reading Interpreters and Workers’ Compensation: Injured Workers with Language Barriers, the Need for an Interpreter, and Workers’ Compensation: What You Need to Know
COLD-RELATED CONDITIONS AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: INJURED WORKERS, EXPOSURE TO COLD IN THE WORKPLACE, AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
“Baby, it’s Cold Outside!” Many Injured Workers who are exposed to Cold on the job. Cold Exposure can be a source of work injuries. Cold Exposure can take many forms. Cold Exposure can be the result of outdoor work as well as indoor work. Cold Exposure can be the result of cold weather. Cold Exposure… Continue reading COLD-RELATED CONDITIONS AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: INJURED WORKERS, EXPOSURE TO COLD IN THE WORKPLACE, AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
What Are They Doing to Me?: Injured Workers, Employers, Insurance Companies & Workers’ Compensation: What You Need To Know
Many times, Injured Workers wonder why certain things are happening on their claim. Common questions are: • “Why is my Employer treating me differently now that I am injured?” • “Why is the Insurance Company not trying to help me?” • Why is my Employer or Carrier acting this Way? There are reasons that can… Continue reading What Are They Doing to Me?: Injured Workers, Employers, Insurance Companies & Workers’ Compensation: What You Need To Know