Statute of Limitations for Filing a Workplace Injury Lawsuit

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The statute of limitations refers to the deadline within which you need to file a lawsuit to claim compensation for your damages. This deadline is set by the California law and failing to file a suit during this period will render your lawsuit ineligible. Therefore, y

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Does Workers’ Compensation Law Cover Mental Illnesses?

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Workers’ compensation refers to the system that is designed by lawmakers to cover the damages of employees who are injured at the workplace or while performing any kind of work-related duties. Under California workers’ compensation laws, employees are entitled to

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Legal Options for Workplace Injury Victims

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California Workplace Injury Law The California law on workplace injuries allows workplace injury victims to pursue legal action in three ways – through a workers’ compensation claim, by filing a personal injury lawsuit to sue a third party, or

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Accident When Driving to Work – Can an Employee Sue Their Employer? Pt 2

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Although a good share of such claims gets settled out of court each year, a company might not offer settlement when the plaintiff’s case is weak. This happens when the worker did not do anything to warrant a civil lawsuit or was not working at the time of the accident in the state. Comm

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Accident When Driving to Work – Can an Employee Sue Their Employer? Pt 1

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Under workers’ compensation laws, a worker may be able to sue an employer if he or she was injured at work as a result of their employer’s negligence. However, there are exceptions to the so-called “Excl

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Hiring a Truck Accident Attorney to Represent your Case Pt 2

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Only a truck accident lawyer will be able to understand the people who can be held responsible for your injuries from the accident. In case you decide to pursue the case on your own, the chances for you to miss

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Hiring a Truck Accident Attorney to Represent your Case Pt 1

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Most people alive today have either been involved in motor vehicle accidents or at least witnessed one. Unlike cars and other small vehicles, the outcome of truck accidents can be traumatic and devastating. The factors such as the heavy weight of the truck, the things transported in it, the speed, c

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FAQS on Workers’ Compensation for Injuries and Illnesses Related to the Job Pt 2

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Are all Workers Covered by It? The simple answer is no, not exactly. Firstly, workers’ comp coverage is not mandatory among all employees, and lots of them inevitably skip it for one reason or another. The US state laws differ, but the responsibility of an employer to provide c

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FAQS on Workers’ Compensation for Injuries and Illnesses Related to the Job Pt 1

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Workers’ compensation is an insurance program mandated by a state in the US, which gives benefits to those who sustain job-related injuries or illnesses. Each state in the country has its own programs and laws when it comes to workers’ comp. There is also a separate program of the federal govern

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