Estimated reading time: 17 minutes Key Takeaways The at-fault driver is generally responsible for all new injuries and any aggravation of prior conditions when a disabled person is injured in a car accident. Strong documentation of pre-crash baseline and post-crash changes fuels a pre-existing disability crash claim and can substantially increase compensation. ADA rights car […]
Estimated reading time: 20 minutes Key Takeaways Temporary partial disability California (TPD) pays when you can work with medical restrictions but earn less than before; it is generally calculated at about two-thirds of your weekly wage loss, subject to legal caps. Basic formula: TPD weekly benefit ≈ (2/3) × (AWW − post‑injury weekly earnings), but
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Estimated reading time: 14 minutes Key Takeaways If you were involved in a New Richmond car accident, focus on safety first, call 911, document the scene thoroughly, and get medical care even if you feel “okay.” Strong evidence—photos, videos, witness information, and prompt medical records—often determines claim outcomes and settlement value. Fault can be shared;
Estimated reading time: 16 minutes Key Takeaways If you suffer a mouth, tooth, or jaw injury at work, report it quickly and file a DWC-1. California workers’ compensation should cover emergency dental care, restorative treatment, and specialty maxillofacial care that your doctor says is medically necessary. Seeing search results like “dentist houston” during a dental
Estimated reading time: 17 minutes This article provides general information and is not legal advice. Laws vary by state; consult a licensed attorney about your specific situation. When a disabled person injured car accident occurs, survivors face layered medical, legal, and accessibility challenges. This guide explains your rights, how a pre-existing disability affects claims, and
Estimated reading time: 17 minutes Key Takeaways If you were punished for seeing doctor work injury, that may be illegal retaliation under California law when tied to reporting an injury, seeking medical care, or filing a claim. Act within hours and days: get treatment, report the injury in writing, request and submit a DWC‑1, and
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Estimated reading time: 16 minutes This article is for general information only, not legal or medical advice. Always consult a doctor and a qualified attorney about your specific situation. Key Takeaways Early medical care and documentation are essential to link the crash to symptoms and strengthen any traumatic brain injury car accident claim. Concussions can
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Estimated reading time: 17 minutes Key Takeaways Wearable monitoring can support safety and return-to-work, but it also raises privacy and legal questions that affect your workers’ compensation claim and job rights. Understand what each device tracks (location, movement, biometrics) and insist on clear, written limits covering purpose, access, and retention. Federal laws (ADA/FMLA/HIPAA), state privacy
Estimated reading time: 18 minutes Key Takeaways In a child distraction car accident, the driver is usually primarily responsible because every driver must maintain reasonable control of the vehicle, even when a child or pet is distressed. Fault still turns on negligence: duty, breach, causation (including proximate cause vs. intervening acts), and damages. Comparative fault
Estimated reading time: 16 minutes Key Takeaways Facial injury workers compensation can cover medical care, wage replacement, permanent disability, and separate disfigurement awards for visible scars in California. “Face trauma on the job workers comp” includes acute injuries (cuts, burns, fractures, avulsions) and surgery-related scars, plus cumulative exposures that leave visible damage. Disfigurement benefits work
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