17Jun 2019 by Pat Geddie
How Social Media Might Affect Your Workers’ Compensation Benefits

How Social Media Might Affect Your Workers’ Compensation Benefits

Workers Compensation
When you suffer injuries due to a work-related accident, you may be tempted to discuss the matter on various social media platforms. People may use social media to keep family members and friends updated about their condition, or perhaps just as an outlet to vent and relieve stress. In any situation, you should be extremely careful about what you post - or you should consider staying off social media altogether. This is because certain social media posts may negatively impact your workers’ compensation claim or benefits. Insurance Investigations Workers’ compensation insurance companies will not simply trust your claims that you suffered serious injuries and cannot work. Instead, they will generally investigate whether your claims are valid. This can include reviewing medical records, treatment recommendations, prognosis notes, and more. These investigations…
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11Apr 2019 by Pat Geddie
What if Your Employer Does Not Have the Required Workers’ Compensation Coverage?

What if Your Employer Does Not Have the Required Workers’ Compensation Coverage?

Workers Compensation
California law requires all drivers to have auto insurance, though many people get into accidents with uninsured drivers on a daily basis. Unfortunately, the same can be true for workers’ compensation insurance. California law requires employers to either carry workers’ compensation coverage or be self-insured, though many workers suffer injuries only to learn there is no insurance coverage available for them. If you learn that your employer does not have workers’ compensation insurance, the first thing you should do is contact an experienced Sherman Oaks workers’ comp attorney. A lawyer can review the details of your situation and identify your options. The State of California can impose civil penalties on companies for not have the necessary insurance - up to $100,000 depending on the circumstances. It is also a criminal…
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12Mar 2019 by Pat Geddie
Workers’ Compensation Claims after a Head Injury

Workers’ Compensation Claims after a Head Injury

Workers Compensation
Head injuries can happen on the job in many ways. Some of the most common causes include falls, explosions, getting hit by falling objects, motor vehicle or heavy machinery accidents, and more. No matter how a head injury happens, the workers compensation claim that follows can be complicated and frustrating. You should contact a workers’ compensation lawyer in Sherman Oaks for assistance as soon as possible after your accident. Effects of Head Injuries Head trauma can result in a variety of injuries, including the following: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) Skull fractures Eye or ear injuries Facial and jaw injuries Perhaps the most complex injury from head trauma is a TBI. These injuries can range from mild to severe, though they are always a serious medical issue that requires immediate medical…
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11Jan 2019 by Pat Geddie
How Does a Pre-existing Condition Affect a Workers’ Compensation Claim?

How Does a Pre-existing Condition Affect a Workers’ Compensation Claim?

Workers Compensation
Most of us have had some type of injury in the past, and the effects of certain injuries may be lingering. If you hurt yourself at work, a pre-existing condition may complicate your workers’ compensation claim. If you had an injury before a work accident caused new injuries or aggravated old ones, you should seek legal assistance from a workers’ compensation attorney right away. There are different situations in which a pre-existing condition may be an issue in your claim: You had a previous injury that had completely healed, and your workplace accident reaggravated the same type of injury again. You had a previous injury and still have some symptoms, and your workplace accident significantly worsened the injury and symptoms. You had a previous injury (whether or not you still…
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