Step-by-step guide to getting your compensation
Making a workers’ compensation claim, especially if you’re facing an injury or illness that affects your ability to work, can be a complex and overwhelming process. For many, this is unfamiliar and makes an already difficult time feel confused and stressed. To get the compensation you deserve and protect your employment rights, it’s important to […]
Invisible Injuries: Workplace Stress and Anxiety
Not all injuries in the workplace are visible to the naked eye. While physical injuries, such as broken bones or sprains, are immediately apparent, stress and anxiety are often hidden beneath the surface. These problems, caused by constant demands, tight deadlines, and a hostile work environment, can severely affect employees’ mental and physical health. As […]
Differences between traumatic injuries and occupational diseases
Traumatic injuries Traumatic injuries result from a specific event or accident at work, such as a fall, a blow from heavy machinery, or a traffic accident during the workday. These events occur suddenly and are usually apparent at the time of the event, making them easy to identify and treat immediately. Occupational diseases On the […]
Neurological injuries at work
Neurological injuries may go unnoticed in the work environment, but their consequences are severe and long-lasting. At Julie O Legal, we understand the complexity of these injuries and are here to help you get the compensation you deserve. What are neurological injuries? Neurological injuries are damages that affect the brain, spinal cord, or peripheral nerves. […]
A Safe Working Environment: Your Right as an Employee
At Julie O Legal, we are passionate about defending the rights of injured workers in California. All employees deserve to work in a safe and healthy environment. Unfortunately, not all employers fulfill their obligation to provide a safe workplace. This can result in severe injuries and even the death of workers. As a worker in California, you […]
What You Need to Know About Suing Your Employer
Have you been injured at work, and your employer is not providing you the compensation you deserve? At Julie O Legal, we understand how challenging it can be to face a workplace injury, especially when your employer is not cooperating. That’s why we want to help you understand your rights and the steps you can […]
Negotiating Settlements
At Julie O Law, we specialize in helping injured workers in California obtain the maximum possible compensation for their injuries. An essential part of this process is negotiating settlements with insurance companies. What is a settlement? A settlement is a legal contract that resolves a workers’ compensation case. In a settlement, the injured worker agrees […]
How to Appeal a Denial?
If your compensation has been denied, don’t give up. You have options to appeal the decision. Step 1: Understand the Reason for the Denial The first step is to understand why your compensation has been denied. The denial letter should indicate the specific reason. Some of the most common reasons are: Step 2: Gather Additional […]
How to calculate compensation benefits
If you are injured at work, you are entitled to receive compensation benefits. These benefits may include payments for lost wages, medical benefits, and, in some cases, permanent disability benefits. Calculating benefits in California can be complex. There are many factors to consider, such as the type of injury, the severity of the injury, and […]
Psychiatric injuries
Psychiatric injuries at work: How do we prove that they are caused by work? Work-related psychiatric injuries are compensable in California. This means that workers who suffer a psychiatric injury as a result of their work may be entitled to receive workers’ compensation benefits. However, proving that a psychiatric injury is caused by work can […]