Your Back Injury Lawyer In Orange County
A recent survey has found that nearly 500,000 work injuries occur in California each year. (more…)
California COVID-19 Workers’ Comp Claims Are Climbing
José Guzman, a 61-year-old from San Bernardino who commuted 60 miles to a Farmer John meat packing plant in Vernon, is one of the reportedly 266 workers infected in a COVID-19 outbreak at the plant, as of August 24. (more…)
Best Workers Compensation Lawyer Ranking!
The 2021 U.S. News “Best Law Firms” publication will include our own Tom Martin in its 11th annual Edition. (more…)
Healthcare Professionals 3x More Likely to Test Positive for COVID-19
A 42-year-old woman was discovered in her home, dead for at least 12 hours, alone except for her four-year-old daughter. She was a mammogram technician at a hospital and likely another victim of COVID-19. (more…)
WCAB Utilizes “LIFESIZE” Web Application For Hearings
The COVID-19 Pandemic has caused delays in taking testimony in California workers’ compensation trials since “in-person” testimony has not been possible since March of 2020. (more…)
COVID-19 Hits California Latinx Community Disproportionally
As COVID-19 continues to spread across California, the Latino community is at a higher risk of infection and death from the virus than individuals from other ethnicities. (more…)
Amazon – Delivering Permanent Injury To Its Workers
Amazon is known for its ruthless pursuit of profits. In December 2018, Eastvale, CA warehouse workers earned T-shirts celebrating their ability to get one million packages out the door in just 24 hours. But this “achievement” comes at a significant cost: workers’ health. (more…)
Unique Ways You Might Be Eligible For Workers’ Compensation Benefits
Most people are aware that if you suffer an injury on the job, you are covered by the California worker’s compensation system. Here are some examples of ways you may be covered that you may not be aware of: (more…)
COVID-19 Could Save The Insurance Industry Billions
When the COVID-19 pandemic started, insurance industry pundits were quick to speculate that there would be a massive increase in workers’ compensation claims. So far, those predictions turned out to be overblown. (more…)
COVID-19: 5 Solutions For Remote Testimony Before The WCAB
Agent 86 would be proud. We’ve come a long way in just a couple of months.
While COVID-19 has brought the California Superior Courts to a near standstill since March of 2020, the Workers Compensation system has continued to function remarkably well under the circumstances. (more…)