Workers can often receive medical coverage and lost wages through workers’ compensation benefits if they are injured on the job. One of the benefits of workers’ compensation is that it is a no-fault system. A no-fault system means that workers can still benefit from...
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How to properly document and report workplace injuries
You might have heard that proper documentation and reporting is key to a workers’ compensation claim. After all, your employer or insurer will reject your claim, even if it’s severe, if you don’t have the right documents in place. But how exactly does one properly...
Can you live on disability benefits alone?
Rising living costs are making it necessary for many to seek multiple sources of income. If you are someone who cannot work due to a disability, this struggle can bear a greater weight. Monthly Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) payouts may help take care of...
When to report an injury to your employer
If you are injured while working, you should report the case to your employer to receive workers' compensation benefits. But how soon should you report the accident? This guide discusses this matter: Immediately after the accident If you are involved in an accident...
What should you do if your workers’ compensation claim is denied?
A serious workplace injury can be devastating in more ways than one. In addition to the physical pain and impairments you may be facing, you may also not be able to return to work right away. Sadly, some workplace accident victims find that they are no longer able to...
What is your employer doing to prevent repetitive work injuries?
Many California residents have jobs that involve repeatedly performing the same movements. This can lead to muscle aches and pains, which can result in a repetitive work injury. This is an injury caused by overusing muscles or joints by moving them in a certain way...
Can undocumented immigrants receive workers’ compensation?
A lot of workers in California are undocumented immigrants. If you’re one of these workers, you might be worried about what rights you have that protect you from certain workplace incidents, including on-the-job injuries. This is understandable given that a workplace...
Social Security disability appeals and requesting reconsideration
When Sacramento residents apply for Social Security disability or Supplemental Security Income, it can worrisome if the claim is denied. It is important to remember that a denial does not necessarily mean the case is over. There are four levels of appeal to try and...
Appealing Social Security rejections
The Social Security Administration gets countess applications for disability insurance every year. According to a recent report, more than 8 million Americans receive payments through Social Security benefits. Sadly, there are plenty more whose applications got...
