Estimated reading time: 16 minutes Key Takeaways The Fred Warner injury was reported as a season-ending right ankle injury requiring surgery, with multiple outlets confirming he was carted off the field and placed in an air cast. Media reaction ranged from shock to sweeping predictions about the 49ers’ season, but factual updates from team sources […]
Estimated reading time: 18 minutes Key Takeaways Immediate medical care and documentation: Get your child evaluated right away, follow the treatment plan, and keep all records and imaging. See guidance on pediatric care priorities and documentation from a trusted injury guide and child-compensation overview in what to do if your child is hurt and compensation
Estimated reading time: 17 minutes Key Takeaways You can sometimes work while receiving California workers’ comp—if your treating physician clears you, you disclose all earnings, and you follow written restrictions. Part-time, modified, or light-duty work is common; outside wages usually reduce temporary disability payments through Temporary Partial Disability (TPD). Undisclosed work or duties that contradict
Estimated reading time: 8 minutes Key Takeaways Dependents typically receive benefits only if the worker dies from a work-related injury or disease. When a worker is injured but alive, wage-replacement and medical benefits are paid to the worker, not dependents. Death benefits often follow statutory formulas and may include burial expenses and ongoing payments for
Estimated reading time: 9 minutes Key Takeaways Serious injuries can change careers without being life-threatening. Listen to your body and your doctors and track limits to shape safe return-to-work plans. Skills transfer and vocational rehab can open new, sustainable paths after injury. What happened: a crash that changed a life In the early 1990s, Elaine
Estimated reading time: 12 minutes Key Takeaways Act fast: Get medical care immediately and report the injury to your employer in writing. Use the right providers: Choose workers’ comp–approved clinics to avoid billing and authorization delays. Document everything: Keep a simple, organized file of all visits, restrictions, and communications. If you’re searching for “work injury
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Estimated reading time: 12 minutes Key Takeaways Act immediately: Call 911, get medical care, notify police and the school, and preserve evidence in the first 24–72 hours. Preserve evidence: Send preservation letters for bus dashcam, school cameras, and maintain physical items like clothing and backpacks. Watch deadlines: Public entities often require short notice-of-claim periods; consult
Estimated reading time: 12 minutes Key Takeaways You can file a covid workers compensation claim if evidence shows your infection is work-related and you meet state requirements. Workplace-specific evidence (positive test, outbreak documentation, contact tracing) is critical to success. California rules changed: presumptions expired; claimants must now prove work-relatedness under the normal standard. How workers’
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Estimated reading time: 12 minutes Key Takeaways Phantom vehicle accidents involve a crash caused by another driver who flees or never makes contact. Preserve evidence immediately: photos, dashcam, witnesses, police report, and EDR/telematics. File UM and collision claims as appropriate and consult a hit and run without impact lawyer for serious disputes. Introduction: What a
Estimated reading time: 15 minutes Key Takeaways Workers compensation covers temp agency workers similarly to regular employees but requires verification of coverage. Staffing agencies are usually responsible for workers comp insurance, but host employers may share liability in some cases. Timely reporting and documentation are critical to protect your rights and strengthen your claim. Filing
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