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California Permits Workers’ Compensation Benefits for Essential Employees Who Have Contracted COVID-19 May 15, 2020

In an executive order, Governor Gavin Newsom of California allowed essential employees to recover workers’ compensation benefits for COVID-19 cases. The order provides some financial reassurance to ...

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My Work Injury Progressed After I Received My Workers’ Compensation Settlement — What Are My Options? May 8, 2020

A workers’ compensation settlement provides an injury victim with payment for their medical bills and lost wages, as well as resources to cover anticipated future expenses. Once a workers’ ...

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Can I Choose My Own Doctor to Treat My Work Injury? May 1, 2020

Treating a work injury often requires extensive medical treatment. If you have been hurt on the job, you may hope that your normal healthcare provider can treat your injuries. However, many work ...

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How Do I Use My Supplemental Job Displacement Voucher? April 15, 2020

In some cases, an on-the-job injury leaves a worker unable to return to their former position, but still able to work in some capacity. There are several options available for injured employees who ...

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My Employer is Self-Insured. How Will This Affect My Workers’ Compensation Claim? April 7, 2020

Workers’ compensation benefits are often paid by insurance companies. Employers are required to carry some form or workers’ compensation policy to ensure the expenses of injured employees are covered ...

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Who Can Receive Workers’ Compensation Death Benefits? April 3, 2020

A standard workers’ compensation settlement will provide an injured employee with coverage for their medical expenses, lost wages, and other expenses. But when a work accident is fatal, the impact is ...

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