7 Tips for Finding the Right Work Injury Lawyer in Los Angeles Work-related injury lawsuits can be complicated. You know you aren’t to blame for a work-related injury or illness, but the expenses keep piling up. Yet it can be hard to obtain the compensation and benefits you’re entitled to without a
The Most Common Workers’ Compensation Injuries in California There are many common types of workers’ compensation injuries. In California, nearly 300,000 workplace injuries (in 2021) resulted in days away from work, a job transfer, or restriction, according to the State of California Department of Industrial Relations.¹ Injuries can happen in any type
What Is California’s Wrongful Death Statute of Limitation? A wrongful death lawsuit enables you to take legal action against a person or entity at fault for the loss of a loved one, whether through negligence, an intentional act, or medical malpractice. However, there is a statute of limitation that restricts the amount
Is Your Workplace OSHA Compliant? Being OSHA compliant means adhering to all applicable regulations put forth by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). It helps keep employees safe from dangerous hazards and demonstrates business owners are concerned with workers’ well-being. OSHA was created with the Occupational Safety and Health Act of
How to Collect on a Judgment How to collect on a judgment is usually the last thought on one’s mind while undergoing the ordeal of a grievous injury and subsequent lawsuit. The arduous journey of filing a personal injury claim, reaching a settlement, or going to court and winning a judgement consists
Can I Claim Worker's Comp for Getting COVID-19? There have been many questions regarding whether essential workers can file for workers’ comp due to COVID-19 related issues. While the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 helps federal workers diagnosed with the disease to get coverage under the Federal Employees’ Compensation Act (FECA),
Most Common Slip and Fall Accident Questions The Law Offices of Jacob Emrani has handled a lot of slip and fall cases over the years. Our experience has proven that each case is unique, as are the circumstances around each accident and injury claim. Clients often have a lot of questions. Slip
Can You Receive Worker’s Comp for Hearing Loss? You can receive substantial compensation for a total, partial, or temporary loss of hearing caused by someone else’s actions or excessive noise levels at work, especially if your employer hasn’t followed Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines. According to the Centers for Disease
What to Do After a Construction Accident With so many hazards, construction is one of the most dangerous industries to work in. There were about 80,000 nonfatal construction injuries in 2015, with 985 deaths. In 2018, there were 1,008 deaths, representing 21.1% of all worker fatalities that year, according to
Why You Should Hire a Worker's Comp Lawyer Not all workplace injuries are the same. When it’s needed, the workers’ compensation system provides an administrative process that makes it easy for an injured worker to file a claim. But minor injuries don’t usually require a workers’ compensation claim to be filed. You
