Sacramento Personal Injury Law Blog
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: …
The impact of PTSD on police officers
Police officers never run out of crimes to stop or emergency situations to address. Despite having training to remain calm in high-stakes situations, repeated exposure to danger and traumatic events c…
Why you likely can’t get SSDI for a broken arm or leg
Depending on what you do for a living, a broken arm or leg can make it impossible to do your job. That means you could lose income while you’re healing.
Moreover, you probably won’t be able to get Soc…
Common mistakes in disability benefit applications
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Workers’ comp: What happens if you disagree with a medical report?
Your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance triggers when you file a claim for a work-related injury. The insurance covers any initial medical costs you might incur. If your injuries result in a d…
What you need to know about horseplay and workers’ compensation
When you suffer an on-the-job injury, you’re going to need financial support to get by while you focus on your recovery and getting back to work. That’s why workers’ compensation benefits are so impor…
Injured by an inmate: What you need to know
Every day on the job, corrections officers put themselves in harm’s way. They need to be ready for anything. Inmates could start fights, try to escape or sneak in contraband. It’s not out of the quest…
Does workers’ comp cover computer vision syndrome?
Workers’ compensation coverage helps protect workers when they sustain injuries on the job. If you make a successful claim, you may be able to use your compensation for treatment and other expenses wh…
New developments in workers compensation law
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Understanding California’s ergonomics standard
Repetition builds mastery. But as in all things in life, anything excessive can be catastrophic. To some workers, this means being at risk of repetitive motion injuries. Per the California Division of…