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An Injury or illness that occurs as a result of an accident or an exposure to elements at work is labeled as an on-the-injury. An on the job injury can range in degrees from the very simple to the more serious accidents and may include:

- An item falling on an employees foot
- Cutting the edge your finger

Cumulative trauma such as:

1. With carpal tunnel syndrome
2. Occupational illness or disease
3. Asbestos due to asbestos product exposure
4. An accident or injury on the job that aggravates an existing condition or injury

In California, and individual may even be entitled to compensation for an accident that does not occur at work such as when an injury occurs to and from work, in the company parking lot, a stroke or heart attack due to work stress, even when the stroke or heart attack occurs at home.

What is Compensation?

When an employee is injured on the job as a result of stress or physical injury, they usually fill out a form at work that begins a worker’s compensation claim. This completed form is then sent to the insurance company of the employer who pays the injured employees’ time off from work and medical costs. This money is paid instead of the wages the employee would have earned on the job.

Which Employee is required to have Workers Compensation?

According to the California’s Workers Compensation site, the law in California requires an employer to have worker’s compensation insurance if they have at least one employee. It is a criminal offense if an employer does not have this coverage for an employee. According to the California Labor code, section 3700.5, this offense is punishable by imprisonment in the county jail, a fine in the sum of $ 10,000, or both.

 

Riverside & San Bernardino Work Injury & Workers Comp Information

 
The Discovery Phase of Workers Compensation Lawsuits

In the event of an on the job accident, Workers Compensation in Riverside & San Bernardino is there to provide financial support for medical treatment as well as partial salary while the worker is on medical leave. Workers Comp allows for a smoother process for both the injured employee and the employer. Extensive and costly lawsuits are not necessary to get compensation from a work accident with Workers Compensation legislation in place. In the system of Workers Comp, the benefits are “no fault”, which means no matter who was at fault, or if the incident was an accident, the in [ ... ]


Determining a Fair Injured Employee Compensation Package

Workers’ Compensation is a means of protecting both employee and employer in the event that the worst-case scenarios were to occur. For instance, an accident that occurs on the job, in the economic world in which we live in it is the best way of protecting both parties.

In the United States, it is an assurance to the employee that if an accident occurs it will require the employer to help cover any problems that may occur from an injury or health issue. The compensation package needs to be a fair one; it should address all of the issues that could arise from any potential situation in [ ... ]


Most Common Construction Accidents In Riverside

As we drive on the highways and roads, we see construction going on all around us. Do we know what kind of danger the construction workers are really in. Do we even give it a thought as we drive by. Construction work is a dangerous enviroment to be around. Anything can happen any time any where.

Not only are road workers as high risk of danger, but also home and building contractors. Even the electricians and plumbers. If the house is being built, you have many dangers of falling objects, loose boards and rusty nails. The electrician who puts in the wiring, has a high percentage of get [ ... ]


Riverside & San Bernardino Workers' Comp for Long-Term Disability

Since every state requires most businesses to have workers' compensation insurance, it is likely that you are protected under such a plan. This is very important given that your job is likely your sole source of income. If you were to become disabled due to a workplace incident, workers' compensation insurance may be your only opportunity to replace that lost income due to your inability to work. This is even more important in situations where a workplace injury forces someone out of work for significant periods of time. Most people have enough savings to weather temporary periods with [ ... ]


 
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