On Behalf of De Ita, Lowe & Wald, LLP | Jan 26, 2021 | workers' compensation
You work for a small business based in California, and your employer recently told you she does not have to carry workers’ compensation. If you hurt yourself on the job, you may want to investigate the truth of that statement. Chron explains which businesses...
On Behalf of De Ita, Lowe & Wald, LLP | Jan 21, 2021 | workers' compensation
Work-related injuries do not always happen at the actual jobsite. For example, you may suffer an injury in a workday traffic accident. The “going and coming” rule may have an impact on your ability to qualify for workers’ compensation benefits. What does this mean? ...
On Behalf of De Ita, Lowe & Wald, LLP | Jan 13, 2021 | workers' compensation
The goals for your workers’ compensation settlement will be rather personal. What goals you have may be quite different from another worker’s goals. What you want from the settlement will depend on your injury and the anticipated recovery. For some people,...
On Behalf of De Ita, Lowe & Wald, LLP | Nov 12, 2020 | workers' compensation
Workers’ compensation insurance is an important aspect of business that requires your consideration as a business owner. It provides you with protection from lawsuits if you have an employee that suffers an injury while at work. Insurance Business Magazine...
On Behalf of De Ita, Lowe & Wald, LLP | Nov 10, 2020 | workers' compensation
If you have a job-related injury, you may qualify for workers’ compensation benefits. Ratings for either a disability or an impairment tell the insurance company how your injury impacts your ability to resume work and day-to-day activities. A difference in ratings...
On Behalf of De Ita, Lowe & Wald, LLP | Sep 28, 2020 | workers' compensation
Workers’ compensation is a complex system. However, the purpose is simple. The original intent was to provide workers like you a way to stand up to large, powerful businesses. Unfortunately, this system was a compromise from the very beginning. Rather than...
On Behalf of De Ita, Lowe & Wald, LLP | Sep 15, 2020 | workers' compensation
If you are an undocumented worker, you are far from alone. In fact, the American Immigration Council estimates that undocumented workers make up nearly 10% of California’s massive workforce. Even if you work carefully and wear protective gear, you may eventually...
On Behalf of De Ita, Lowe & Wald, LLP | Sep 12, 2020 | workers' compensation
In California, if you are injured on the job, you may be able to collect workers’ compensation if the injury prevents you from returning to work. You may have heard someone talking about an injury or disability that they sustained outside of the workplace and...
On Behalf of De Ita, Lowe & Wald, LLP | Aug 14, 2020 | workers' compensation
Workers’ compensation provides you with protection if you suffer an injury on the job, but it does not cover every type of injury you might sustain. The injury must occur while you are on the clock and doing your regular duties, according to the State of...
On Behalf of De Ita, Lowe & Wald, LLP | Jul 20, 2020 | workers' compensation
There are a number of reasons why it is great for young people to have jobs, whether they develop a strong work ethic at a young age, save money for college or work to buy things they want and need. Unfortunately, the workplace is often especially dangerous for teens...
