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2018
April
Can I Get Permanent Disability Benefits After I Filed My Workers' Comp Claim?
Self-Closing Door on BMW Slices off Man's Thumb
March
What You Need to Know Before You Settle Your Workers’ Comp Case
What Does My Workers’ Comp Company Know About Me After I File My Claim?
February
Common Reasons Employers Dispute Workers’ Comp Claims
What Records Do I Need to Keep For My Workers’ Comp Claim?
January
What Is a Third-Party Negligence Claim?
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim?
2017
December
Never Say “Sorry” After a Car Accident
Can I Appeal a Workers’ Comp Denial?
November
The Role of Willful Misconduct in Workers’ Comp Cases
Work Injuries: Next Steps After an On-the-Job Accident
October
The Differences Between a Personal Injury Claim & a Workers' Comp Claim
4 of the Most Unsafe Occupations in California
September
Can I Get Workers' Comp for PTSD?
Workers' Compensation Claims for Workplace Violence
August
Vocational Rehabilitation Benefits for Injured Workers
Common Wear & Tear Injuries in the Workplace
July
4 Widespread Myths About Workers’ Comp Benefits
Common Reasons Workers’ Comp Claims Are Denied
June
What is Maximum Medical Improvement?
Four Important Types of Documentation for Your Claim
May
When Will My Workers’ Compensation Benefits Stop?
Preparing for Your Workers’ Compensation Hearing
April
Common Workers' Compensation Terms Explained
March
Top Causes of Workplace Injuries
February
Changes in CA Workers' Comp Coverage Now Includes Execs
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18
Apr
2018
Can I Get Permanent Disability Benefits After I Filed My Workers' Comp Claim?
If your work related injury or illness leaves you with a long lasting medical issue, you might be eligible to obtain permanent disability benefits through workers’ comp . Before you can get these benefits, you will need to have medical proof of your injury or illness to show that your condition isn’t likely to change. You will also need to demonstrate that your injury or illness is keeping you ...
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2
Apr
2018
Self-Closing Door on BMW Slices off Man's Thumb
A software engineer from Long Island lost his thumb after the self-closing doors on his BMW hacked it off. The man, Godwin Boateng, is now taking the auto-manufacturer to court for his injury. According to Boateng the pain from his injury was excruciating and unbearable. After this thumb was crushed in the door of his X5 SUV, it was completely severed and began to bleed profusely. "I can't ...
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22
Mar
2018
What You Need to Know Before You Settle Your Workers’ Comp Case
Insurance companies often offer injured workers a lump sum settlement for their workers’ comp claim . But before you take such an offer, it is important to think carefully about whether or not it’s the right move to make. In this blog, we explain how to decide if you should accept a lump sum settlement offer. Does It Make Sense to Settle? Insurers want to settle your claim with a lump sum because ...
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8
Mar
2018
What Does My Workers’ Comp Company Know About Me After I File My Claim?
Once you file your claim for workers’ compensation, the insurance company that handles your claim will begin to track down specific information about you. In fact, these companies can obtain a considerable amount of information about you without even contacting or questioning you. Because these companies can access your information, it is important to be careful to not provide any false or ...
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16
Jan
2018
What Is a Third-Party Negligence Claim?
When it comes to work-related injuries, a third-party is anyone other than the employer or co-workers. If your work-related injury was caused by the recklessness of a third-party, you can file a lawsuit to seek compensation for your damages. Below, we provide more information for you about third-party negligence claims . Is There a Difference Between Workers’ Comp & Third-Party Negligence? Workers ...
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4
Jan
2018
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim?
Survivors of a deceased individual can file a wrongful death claim to seek compensation for their losses. A successful wrongful death claim can result in financial compensation that can be used to pay for things like lost wages from the deceased, loss of companionship, and funeral expenses. It doesn’t matter if the person’s death was intentional or caused by reckless acts, the surviving party of ...
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21
Dec
2017
Never Say “Sorry” After a Car Accident
People are almost never prepared for an accident. Following a car crash, people are often confused, disoriented, and frightened, especially if they’ve suffered an injury. Because they’re not thinking straight, they might be included to say “sorry” to any other motorists involved. The “sorry” isn’t necessarily an apology for causing the accident, but anyone who overhears you could make the ...
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