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What Industries Are Most Susceptible to Worker’s Compensation Claims?

Posted on June 29, 2016

In handling workers’ compensation cases, there tends to be patterns in finding that certain industries and professions tend to have more work injuries than others. Here is a brief overview of dangerous industries, how they compare to the national average, and who to contact to file a claim if need arises. Professions with the Most Injuries As worker's compensation is based on injuries acquired at work, there is a definite correlation between claims and professions that have a high injury rate. Police and security workers, transportation workers (truck drivers in particular), and construction...

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Calculating Workmans Compensation in California

Posted on May 23, 2016

How you can calculate workers' compensation wages begins with determining your current wage. The basis for calculating Workers’ Compensation benefits in California begins with a calculation of Average Weekly Wage (AWW.)  As a general rule, Average Weekly Wage is two-thirds of the gross (pre-tax) wages at the time of injury. This is the basis for paying Total Temporary Disability benefits as well as Permanent Disability benefits. Payments are calculated with maximum and minimum amounts for the weekly payments. In 2016, the maximum TTD rate is $ 1,128.43. The minimum TTD rate is $169.26. The rates...

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Am I an Independent Contractor or an Employee? Why is it important? How do I know?

Posted on March 16, 2016

To be eligible to receive Workers’ Compensation benefits, you must be viewed or designated by law to be considered as an Employee.  If you are found to be an Independent Contractor, you will not be entitled to receive Workers’ Compensation benefits. However, just because your employer calls you an Independent Contractor, it that does not necessarily mean that you are one under the law!  Despite their representation, you still may be able to collect Workers’ Compensation benefits! In some circumstances, you may be found an Employee even if you have even signed an Independent Contractor agreement...

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What Should I Do When My Claim is Denied?

Posted on February 20, 2016

The first thing to do is to immediately seek legal advice.   You should speak to an attorney or the Information and Assistance Officer at your local Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board right away. There are strict deadlines as to when you need to object and file documents. After you have made such arrangements, you should do as follows: read your denial letter carefully.   The denial letter will tell you important information as to why the claim was rejected.   The following are reasons for which your claim was denied: Coverage: the insurance company for which the claim was provided to...

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