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Category Archives : Workers' Compensation

  • October 10, 2024

    5 Exceptions to the Workers’ Compensation Exclusive Remedy Rule – 1 May Surprise You

    Workers’ compensation is designed to be the exclusive remedy for employees with work-related injuries and disabilities. Exclusive remedy essentially makes workers’ comp the main form of compensation for injured workers. It’s also designed to prevent injured workers from seeking other methods of compensation, such as a lawsuit for a personal injury. With that said, there are some exceptions to the workers’ compensation exclusive remed...

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  • September 3, 2024

    Calculating Average Weekly Earnings

    Understanding "Average Weekly Earnings" in Workers' Compensation When you're dealing with a workers' compensation case, a common term is "Average Weekly Earnings" (AWE). But what does that actually mean, and how does it impact your compensation? What is Average Weekly Earnings (AWE)? In workers’ compensation law, “Average Weekly Earnings” is a critical figure used to calculate the amount of benefits you are entitled to receive if ...

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  • September 3, 2024

    Temporary Total Disability Guide

    Understanding Temporary Total Disability (TTD) in Workers' Compensation If you've been injured on the job and are unable to work while you recover, you may be entitled to Temporary Total Disability (TTD) benefits. Here, we'll explain what TTD means in the context of workers' compensation, how benefits are calculated, and what you need to know to ensure you receive the support you're entitled to. What is Temporary Total Disability? Tempo...

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  • July 23, 2024

    What Types of Illness Would Qualify for a Workers’ Comp Claim in California? 3 Dangerous Examples

    What happens if someone is sick? Does workers’ compensation also cover illness? For a workers’ comp case, we often think of physical injuries over illness. Incidents like a slip and fall or explosion resulting in a burn can lead to serious physical problems for the victim. But are certain illnesses eligible for workers’ compensation? Essentially, yes, but there are some guidelines.  According to the California Department of Indu...

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  • May 28, 2024

    4 Tips for Taking Helpful Photos After a Work Injury

    Helpful photos after a work injury can be an aid towards a successful workers’ comp claim. Taking helpful photos after a work injury can be a vital piece of evidence if you are injured at work. If you suffer an injury on the job that puts you out of work for an extended period of time, you are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits.  Workers’ compensation provides benefits to injured workers. There are different benefits work...

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  • April 25, 2024

    How Long Do Workers’ Comp Benefits Last? Plus, 4 Special Benefits You May Potentially Recover

    Workers’ compensation is a state-mandated legal remedy that can provide benefits those who suffer work-related injuries or illnesses.  Workers’ compensation can help cover benefits for a wide-variety of on the job injuries, including: Slips and falls from places as low as tripping on an uneven floor to places as high as falling from a rooftop Falling/heavy equipment, such as a machine tipping over, or a loose metal crashing on a co...

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  • April 18, 2024

    Scarring and Disfigurement – 3 Dangerous Types of Accidents

    Car accidents, dog attacks, and more can lead to scarring and disfigurement.  Scarring and disfigurement are permanent injuries with the potential for physical and emotional ramifications. Scars form after skin has been cut. They occur when tissue grows over the damaged area in an attempt to reform the skin.  Scarring can happen in various shapes and sizes. Scars might be the result of a personal injury, or they’re often left after ...

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  • April 12, 2024

    5 Types of Injuries Fast Food Employees May Suffer While on the Job

    There are over 2.5 million fast food employees in the United States.  In fact, the Los Angeles metropolitan area has the second highest number of fast food employees in the country. Fast food employees now often see different perks from their respective company’s. McDonald’s offers programs to help employees interested in college, while Starbucks offers various insurance benefits to qualified workers. While most fast food employees...

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  • April 5, 2024

    5 Common Construction Site Injuries and 3 Tips to Help Stop Them

    Fatal construction site injuries accounted for 46.1 percent of all fatal falls, slips, and trips in 2020, more than any other occupation, according to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics. Construction site injuries should be no surprise, seeing as the occupation is a large source of employment.  It’s estimated that there are nearly 11.4 million construction workers in the US. In fact, California has the second largest amount of...

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  • March 20, 2024

    3 Common Neck Injuries at Work – Signs and Symptoms

    Neck injuries at work can be debilitating to employees who suffer them. Those who suffer neck injuries at work can endure a magnitude of long-term injuries. Symptoms of a neck injury may include: Severe neck pain Stiffness  Pain that radiates down to the shoulders and/or arms  Swelling or bruising  Tenderness Decreased sensation in the arms, legs or body  Muscle weakness in the arms or legs Paralysis in the arms ...

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      “If you are having to fight for your rights, this is where you want to go. My experience of going through my worker’s comp case was extremely stressful, but Michael Chakrain and his team were there for every phone call, every step of the way. I never worried for long. As for the results, the outcome far exceeded my expectations and I couldn’t be happier. From the receptionis...

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      “I am honestly extremely satisfied and would definitely recommend. Mike and the entire team really cared about me and maintained great communication skills throughout. Appreciative of all the updates along the way, each and everyone of the team always taking the liberty of explaining the process and giving us a great understanding of our options. We are very happy clients”

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      “I give C&B Law group 5 stars + 5 mores stars. They are a great law firm to be represented for my injury case. They worked hard to fight for me to get top $$$ in winning my injury case. I will highly recommend C&B law group to my family an friends who may need an awesome law group to represent them. Thank you!!! “

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      “So glad I came across this firm. Very punctual, professional, and trustworthy. The main focus throughout my case was my wellbeing. Truly a 5 star firm! Thank you!”

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      “The entire staff over at C&B made me feel like family. Every time I called, they were courteous, friendly, and very thorough with their updates on my case. They showed they cared about both my mental and physical wellbeing by constantly checking up on me and my progress. Although my recovery was a lengthy one, it took over 1 year, they got me the best possible outcome. Thanks C&...

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      “Mike was a great lawyer he help my mom with a worker comp case we were up against a big company but Mike told us not to worry he would make sure everything will be fine. Mike was very responsive and professional the case closed and we are very happy with the pay out. Thank you very much.”

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