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What Happens If Workers’ Compensation Doesn’t Cover My Bills?

Workers’ compensation covers the medical expenses and lost income of a worker who suffers an injury or develops an illness as a direct result of their job. However, the losses an injured victim incurs following...

What Are the Warning Signs of Elder Abuse in Nursing Homes?

And What to Do If You Suspect Nursing Home Abuse As a loved one ages, they may need help with self-care and other daily tasks. When they need more help than you and your family...

Employee Privacy Rights in California: What You Should Know

Employee Privacy in the Workplace Although not expressly afforded to us by the U.S. Constitution, Americans still feel they should have the right to some degree of privacy. With recent talk of perceived privacy breaches,...

Helmet Laws in California for Bicycles and Motorcycle Riders

What You Need to Know Before You Ride If you plan to ride your bike or motorcycle in California, you need to know the legal requirements before you hit the road. The Golden State does...

What Questions Can I Expect in a Workers’ Comp Deposition?

What to Know Before Your Deposition for a Workers’ Compensation Claim If you have been injured on the job in California, you might be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. State law requires most employers to...

What Is Employer Retaliation?

Your Rights If You Were Retaliated Against at Work in California It is unlawful for an employer to discriminate against you or punish you for engaging in a protected activity. If this occurs, it may...

What Happens If I Quit My Job While On Workers’ Compensation?

What to Know About Leaving Your Job After a Workplace Injury or Illness If you suffer a debilitating injury or illness while at work, you are likely entitled to collect workers’ compensation benefits. These benefits...

Is a “Hostile Work Environment” Illegal in California?

Understanding Your Rights While at Work If you are an employee, you are entitled to certain protections. You should not have to work in an environment where you are harassed or discriminated against. In fact,...

How Are Pain & Suffering Calculated in California?

What to Know About Non-Economic Damages in a Personal Injury Case If you are seriously injured in an accident, you might be entitled to damages from a liable party. Damages may include both economic and...

Regulators and DOJ Criticize Amazon’s Worker Safety Hazards

Amazon Cited by OSHA for “Failing to Keep Workers Safe” The world’s largest retailer is receiving criticism for their unsafe work practices. Studies show that Amazon warehouses have a higher rate of injuries compared to...