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In a previous blog post, you learned the difference and similarities between personal injury claims and workers’ compensation claims, but you still may have some unanswered questions about which claim you should file. Though they both vary in their processes and the damages available, it can be difficult to determine which claim would be more [...]

Injuries occur "on-the-clock" more often than you may think. In fact, every seven seconds, someone suffers from a workplace injury, according to the National Safety Council. When you’re injured, no matter the severity, you may be entitled to compensation. If you live in Long Beach, California, you may search “personal injury attorneys in my area,” [...]

Many people rely on workers’ compensation to provide coverage when they suffer an injury in the workplace. However, what happens in the case of non-traditional workplace injuries or illnesses? What other types of health problems can result from the work environment? Are these conditions also eligible for coverage? The team of experienced workers’ compensation attorneys [...]

When you’re injured on the job in or around Long Beach or anywhere in the state of California, you may be entitled to what is called workers’ compensation. In the state of California, the Workers’ Compensation Act requires all companies to carry workers' compensation insurance. If you’re hurt on the job, that insurance will likely [...]

After you’ve been injured at work, you are probably feeling intense emotions. You may feel angry because you are unable to pay for your medical bills, frustrated at the fact that you won’t be able to work while you heal, or overwhelmed at the idea of hiring a workers’ compensation attorney. Before you make the [...]

So you have been injured at work. Now what? Depending on your injury and its severity, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation and paid time off so you can heal. If your injury will not affect your work performance for the rest of your life, you may receive temporary compensation. On the other hand, [...]

If you have ever been a server or worked long hours at a computer, your boss may have given you ways to combat carpal tunnel syndrome so you don’t get hurt. Tendonitis and carpal tunnel syndrome is the most common form of repetitive strain injuries, or RSIs. These types of injuries are common with blue-collar workers that [...]

Injuries to construction workers on the job are the most common injuries for any worker in the United States. While those in construction only make up only 4% of the job market, they contribute to 21% of deaths on the job. Though there have been plenty of efforts to reduce the number of injuries in [...]