There are many different questions you’ll have immediately after being involved in an accident and knowing how to proceed with the help of an experienced San Francisco personal injury lawyer can make a big difference in your ability to recover compensation. Some injuries caused by vehicle accidents can be so severe that they may impact… Read More »
Posts Categorized: Compensation
Construction Site Injuries: What Workers Need to Know
It comes as no surprise to most people that construction sites are home to many injuries and fatalities for workers. And while an injured worker could recover by getting workers’ comp benefits and using this to help them go back to work, far too many construction injuries could be prevented in the first place. Proper… Read More »
What is the Average Settlement Compensation for a Brain Injury?
Settlement amounts for concussions will depend on the type of accident, the severity of the injury and the costs already incurred and likely to be incurred in the future by the victim. It is important that if you have recently been diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury or concussion that you consult with a knowledgeable… Read More »
Who Has to Pay After a California Car Accident?
California is an at fault state, meaning that the at fault driver in the accident is responsible for paying for those who are hurt in the accident. There are no restrictions on your right to sue in at fault states. California has strict rules, as do many other states, about what kind of insurance coverage… Read More »
Can I Appeal the Denial of My California Workers’ Compensation Claim Benefits?
You might assume that your workers’ comp claim is very clear, but the possibility exists that it could be denied once you submit the paperwork. You can appeal a denial of your California workers’ compensation claim benefits by requesting that a hearing be held in front of your local workers’ compensation appeals board judge. You… Read More »
Audit Flags Problems with California Workers Comp Medical Reviews
Workers who are injured on the job have a complicated process to follow to get the benefits they need. A new audit claims that the state agency responsible for ensuring that workers get the right treatment from healthcare professionals is falling short due to problems in delayed care. If there’s a disagreement between a worker… Read More »
Most Common Workers’ Comp Injuries for Factory Workers
Working in a factory presents an employee with a variety of different types of risks and challenges on the job. In the right environment, the supervisor and the leadership team will have done the necessary work to ensure that there are minimal chances of accidents and will provide each employee with the necessary safety gear… Read More »
Is Your Insurance Company Wrongly Reducing or Denying Your Claim?
If you’ve recently been involved in a San Francisco car crash caused by another driver, you can expect that at some point in the near future you will hear from a representative of the other party’s insurance company. Remember that they are certainly not interested in the best possible outcome for you. In fact, their… Read More »
Has My Insurance Company Committed Bad Faith by Refusing to Settle?
If you’ve been involved in a car accident, one of the steps that you most likely took immediately after the crash was to file a claim for damages with your car insurance company but dealing with these insurance companies isn’t always easy and it can be especially frustrating for someone who is already suffering the… Read More »
What Does It Mean to Appeal A Denial of Your California Workers’ Compensation Claim?
If you were hurt on the job, there is no doubt that you have plenty of questions about how to proceed with recovering the compensation that you need for your injuries. These injuries can be substantial and might mean that you are unable to work for a short period of time or for the foreseeable… Read More »