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CALIFORNIA WORK INJURY LAWS
The California workers’ compensation is an insurance provided by employers to employees to cover their medical costs and lost wages when they get injured in a work-related incident. All California businesses that have at least 1 worker must carry this coverage.
California’s workers compensation is a no-fault system. This means that an injured worker will receive coverage whether the incident that led to their injury was caused by themselves, their employers, or other coworkers. It compensates for medical treatment and lost wages without subjecting the worker to the duty of proving fault.
The workers’ compensation system was put in place to replace the personal injury lawsuits that people file when they get hurt in other accidents. When a worker chooses to file the workers’ compensation and receives a settlement, they will not be eligible to sue their employer for the same injuries. A personal injury lawsuit offers additional benefits to the ones provided by the workers’ compensation, which covers medical treatment and lost wages. The personal injury lawsuit could include compensation for pain and suffering and punitive damages.
California’s workers compensation is a no-fault system. This means that an injured worker will receive coverage whether the incident that led to their injury was caused by themselves, their employers, or other coworkers. It compensates for medical treatment and lost wages without subjecting the worker to the duty of proving fault.
The workers’ compensation system was put in place to replace the personal injury lawsuits that people file when they get hurt in other accidents. When a worker chooses to file the workers’ compensation and receives a settlement, they will not be eligible to sue their employer for the same injuries. A personal injury lawsuit offers additional benefits to the ones provided by the workers’ compensation, which covers medical treatment and lost wages. The personal injury lawsuit could include compensation for pain and suffering and punitive damages.
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BENEFITS UNDER CALIFORNIA'S WORKERS' COMPENSATION
Medical costs that could include doctor or hospital visits, cost for traveling, medical tests, medical treatment, and equipment.
Job retraining or job displacement benefits. They include payments for the injured worker's training for a new line of work if they are unable to go back to doing what they used to do.
Death benefits provided to the deceased worker's spouse, children, or other dependents in a case where a person dies in a work-related incident.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When you have been injured in the workplace, you are entitled to the workers' compensation, which covers for all the injuries suffered in the workplace.
Injuries in the workplace are caused by many things. slip and falls, getting burned by chemical substances, and car accidents, are some of the common reasons why people get hurt in the workplace.
The law requires all employers to ensure the workplace is safe for all the employees. Employees must be trained and inspections should be done regularly to ensure people follow all the rules and regulations. Cal/OSHA is the state agency put in place to ensure that health and safety laws are followed.
You need to report the injury to your employer or supervisor immediately. Some injuries could be due to repetitive stress. Ensure to report the same as soon as you discover the injury.
Also, it is important that you get the necessary treatment for your injuries. Your employer can direct you to their doctors. When you get treated, ensure to inform the doctor that your injuries are work-related.
A victim of a work injury needs to fill out a claim for workers' compensation so as to begin the process of seeking benefits for work injuries.
Some of the common benefits include medical expenses, temporary disability damages, permanent disability damages, job displacement damages, and death benefits.
All employers in California are required to carry a workers compensation cover. If your employer does not have a cover, you could file a personal injury lawsuit against your employer or the party responsible for your injuries. An experienced attorney will guide you on how to seek compensation for your i