Injured Workers Have Rights to Free Assistance in California When you’re hurt at work and facing medical bills while unable to earn your paycheck, the workers’ compensation system can feel overwhelming. Many injured workers in San Bernardino worry they can’t afford legal help and wonder if they must navigate the
When Medical Care Goes Wrong: Understanding Your Recovery Rights in California Medical errors devastate thousands of California families each year, leaving victims with mounting medical bills, permanent disabilities, and shattered trust in the healthcare system. If you’re facing the aftermath of a healthcare provider’s negligence, you’re likely wondering whether California’s
Picture This: You’re Standing Outside the Rosa Parks Building, Worried About Getting Inside Yes, San Bernardino’s Rosa Parks Building requires valid picture ID for entry – all visitors must check in at security, sign in, and show photo identification before accessing workers’ compensation hearings at 464 W. Fourth Street, Suite
The $100,000 Wake-Up Call Every California Employer Needs to Hear Operating without workers’ compensation insurance in California isn’t just risky—you’re facing criminal charges, business closure, and financial penalties reaching $100,000 or more. Under California Labor Code Section 3700.5, failing to carry workers’ compensation coverage is a criminal offense punishable by
Your Workers’ Comp Claim Just Got Easier: Understanding California’s 90-Day Rule Did you know that if your employer doesn’t respond to your workers’ compensation claim within 90 days, California law presumes your injury is compensable? This powerful protection exists for injured workers across Riverside County, yet many employees don’t realize
Meeting the Presiding Judge Who Could Decide Your Workers’ Comp Case If you’re facing a workers’ compensation dispute in San Bernardino County, there’s a good chance your case will come before Judge Jody Eaton, the presiding judge at the San Bernardino Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) district office. Understanding who
Your Rights After a Workplace Injury Matter More Than You Think If you’re one of the thousands injured at work this year, you’re probably wondering what happens next. The pain from your injury might be overwhelming, but the confusion about your legal options can feel even worse. Workers’ compensation exists
Understanding Your Rights After Medical Harm in California If you’re reading this, you may be dealing with the aftermath of medical care that went wrong. The confusion, pain, and uncertainty following a medical injury can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re trying to understand if you still have time to seek
California Workers Win Big: Maximum Temporary Disability Benefits Jump to $1,680 Weekly Starting January 1, 2025, injured workers in California will see their maximum temporary total disability (TTD) benefits increase from $1,619.15 to $1,680.29 per week—a change that could mean the difference between financial stability and hardship during recovery. This
Understanding Your Rights After Medical Harm in California If you or a loved one has suffered harm due to medical negligence, you’re likely facing physical pain, emotional trauma, and mounting medical bills while wondering what compensation you might recover. California law places specific limits on certain types of damages in
