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Workers’ compensation claims are complicated, and need careful attention. As an injured employee, you are dealing with the physical pain of your injuries, the cost, and the time lost at work. You deserve to maximize the benefits from workers’ comp. To do that, you need the best workers’ compensation attorney in Oakland. But how do…

Knowing what the Subsequent Injury Benefit Trust Fund is, and why it matters, can actually have a big impact on your California workers’ comp case. It is meant to provide extra financial protection for workers with a preexisting disability or impairment before their current workplace injury. The trust fund’s role can be complicated in certain…

Workers’ compensation benefits are supposed to help you after an injury on the job. Unfortunately, insurers may try to deny benefits to benefit their bottom line, and that of your employer. Independent medical reviews (IMRs) use a neutral physician to evaluate whether your requested treatment is medically necessary. Their evaluation can have a significant impact…

Laws are not static, and change as new bills are signed into law. This is true of the California workers’ compensation system too. Recent bills signed in 2025 could affect your claim now and in the future. Understanding these changes is ultimately your attorney’s job, but knowing a little now can help you with your…

Do you have a pre-existing condition of some kind, or you are accused of having one when you don’t? This question comes up often after a workers’ comp claim is denied. This might be surprising and frustrating, as employers are often trying to claim that your new claim is related to an old one, or…

The workers’ compensation is supposed to help you, not hurt you, following a work-related accident. Your work injuries or a work illness should be paid for by the workers’ compensation system. It might help you with wage replacement, medical care, and many other benefits you are owed. But what can you do if your workers’…

Construction work can be very dangerous, but you don’t need us to tell you that. You already know that heavy machinery accidents, scaffolding falls, and dangerous chemical exposure cause daily injuries to California construction workers and tradespeople across the state. Instead, there are some key things you should know about the risks, your rights, and…

Workers’ compensation in California is supposed to help you pay for your medical costs and more after a work-related injury. This support is vital to your recovery and your financial health. Understanding the process as a whole can be difficult, but many people have questions about workers’ comp settlements and what to expect with them….