Estimated reading time: 13 minutes Key Takeaways Insurance companies routinely use social media to investigate workers comp claims. Posts, photos, and tags can serve as evidence to support or dispute your claim. Privacy settings and monitoring tags are essential to protect your claim. Legal limits exist, but public content is generally fair game for investigators. […]
Estimated reading time: 15 minutes Key Takeaways Car accident claims often experience delays due to various administrative, legal, and insurance processes. Understanding the claim process and common bottlenecks helps claimants stay proactive and organized. Insurance companies may deliberately stall claims using various delay tactics. Legal disputes can extend claim resolution to months or even years
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Estimated reading time: 15 minutes Key Takeaways Workers’ comp isn’t just for injuries at the office. If you’re injured off-site—even away from your desk—your claim could be covered if the activity was within the course and scope of employment. Lunch breaks at the workplace can be covered if injury occurs in employer-controlled areas (injured on
Estimated reading time: 15 minutes If you’ve experienced an uber passenger car accident injury, you may be overwhelmed by questions about your rights, next steps, and who will pay for your damages. As Uber and Lyft rides become more popular in cities across the U.S., the number of injuries involving passengers has increased sharply—making it
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Estimated reading time: 15 minutes Key Takeaways Employer not reporting work injury is a serious violation; don’t agree to hide injuries. Misclassified workers and injury claims: If you’re told you’re a contractor but treated like an employee, your benefits might be at risk. Under the table work injury: If you’re paid in cash, you’re extremely
Estimated reading time: 15 minutes Key Takeaways Strong injury aggravation claims require thorough pre- and post-accident medical documentation. The eggshell skull rule ensures full compensation regardless of pre-existing vulnerabilities. Consistent symptom tracking and professional medical opinions are critical for success. Experienced legal advocacy significantly improves settlement outcomes. Transparency and objective evidence bolster credibility with insurers
Estimated reading time: 15 minutes Workers comp for union workers is a vital topic for California laborers. In this comprehensive guide, you’ll discover how union protections, collective bargaining, and union contracts uniquely impact the workers’ compensation process for union members. Whether you are new to a union or a long-standing member, understanding your rights under
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Estimated reading time: 15 minutes Key Takeaways Insurance surveillance after car accident is a key factor that can affect your injury claim outcome. Insurers use multiple tactics including video surveillance, online monitoring, and PI investigations. Surveillance is legal if conducted in public areas and within privacy laws. Evidence from surveillance can be used to challenge
Estimated reading time: 15 minutes Key Takeaways Employers may only reassign work according to your doctor’s documented restrictions. Job assignments—whether light duty or a new role—must retain at least 85% of your pre-injury wages and benefits. Demotion, retaliation, or failure to accommodate restrictions is illegal in California. Injured workers have the right to written job
Estimated reading time: 11 minutes Key Takeaways Delayed symptoms work injuries can manifest days, weeks, or months after the initial incident. Immediate reporting and documentation are critical to protect workers compensation rights. Cumulative trauma and psychological injuries may also contribute to late onset of symptoms. Timely medical evaluation, notification to employer, and filing of claims
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