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  • 2024
    • October
      • 5 Common Winter Accidents and How to Avoid Them
    • September
      • Understanding Common Injuries in Motorcycle Accident Cases
    • August
      • Innovations in Trucking Safety: Reducing Accidents Through Technology and Regulation
    • July
      • What Happens During Pedestrian Accidents?
    • May
      • Spring Cleaning and Premises Liability: Keeping California Properties Safe
    • April
      • Enjoying California's Scenic Routes: Preventing Motorcycle Accidents This Spring
    • February
      • Will Your Age Affect a Workers’ Compensation Claim?
      • Who Is to Blame for Injuries on Another's Property?
    • January
      • How Can You Prove Your Back Injury Is Work-Related in a Workers' Compensation Claim?
  • 2023
    • December
      • The Impact of Personal Injury on Mental Health: Coping Strategies and Support Resources
    • November
      • The Role of Medical Professionals in Workers' Compensation Claims
    • October
      • 5 Mistakes to Avoid When Filing for Workers’ Comp
      • 5 Tips to Maximize Workers’ Comp Benefits in California
    • September
      • 5 Questions to Ask About Your Workers’ Comp Settlement
      • Do I Have to Use PTO to Recover from a Workplace Injury?
    • August
      • How to Prove a Workplace Injury Resulted from Your Job
      • 5 Steps for Pregnant Passengers to Take After a Car Crash
    • July
      • Can I File for Workers’ Comp if My Injury Developed Over Time?
      • Personal Injury vs. Workers’ Comp: Which Should I File?
      • How Negligence Works in Personal Injury Cases
    • June
      • Understanding Personal Injury Law: What You Need to Know
      • Employee Rights: Returning After Workers’ Comp in CA
      • Dealing with Workers’ Comp Retaliation in California
    • May
      • Commonly Overlooked Workplace Injures in California
      • 3 Types of Injuries Not Covered by Workers’ Comp in CA
      • What Is the Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury Cases?
    • April
      • Workers’ Comp Benefits for PTSD in California
      • Why Psychiatric Workers’ Comp Claims Get Denied in CA
      • What are the Elements Required for a Personal Injury Case?
    • March
      • 5 Common Types of Personal Injury Cases
      • Top 3 Reasons Why Workers’ Comp Claims Get Denied
    • February
      • How to Appeal a Denied Workers’ Comp Claim in CA
      • Is It Worth Hiring a Lawyer for a Workers’ Comp Claim?
    • January
      • Is COVID Covered under Workers’ Comp in California?
      • What to Do After a Slip-and-Fall Accident in California
  • 2022
    • November
      • Can My Worker's Comp Claim be Denied for Marijuana Use?
      • Do I Qualify for Worker’s Compensation if I Work From Home?
    • October
      • Can an Employee Involved in a Workplace Related Car Accident Expect Workers’ Compensation Benefits?
      • Do I Qualify for Workers’ Comp If I’m to Blame for My Accident?
    • September
      • Can You Get Workers Comp for Offsite Injuries?
      • Rebuttable Presumption in Workers Comp: How It Works
      • California Senate Expands COVID-19 & PTSD Workers’ Comp Presumptions
      • California Court Rules Employers Can’t Pry for Immigration Status Information
    • August
      • 4 Tips to Keep Students Safe in the Classroom
      • 7 Crucial Steps to Take After a Car Accident
    • July
      • Do Seasonal Employees Qualify for Workers' Comp in California?
      • Common Injury Risks for First Responders
    • June
      • Symptoms of Lead Exposure
      • Symptoms of Asbestos Exposure
    • May
      • Workers' Compensation vs. Third Party Claims in California
      • Can I Go on Vacation While on Workers' Compensation?
      • What is a DWC 1 Form?
      • What Are Employers Responsible for In Workers' Comp Law
    • February
      • Is Long COVID Covered by Workers’ Comp in California?
      • California Workers’ Compensation Death Benefits 101
    • January
      • Compromise & Release or Stipulated Findings & Award?
  • 2021
    • December
      • Does Marijuana Use Disqualify Your Workers’ Comp Claim?
      • California Workers’ Comp Changes in 2022
    • November
      • 6 California Workers’ Compensation Disqualifiers
      • Do Workers on Strike Get Workers’ Comp?
    • October
      • How Many of These Workers’ Comp Misconceptions Did You Believe?
      • How Much Does a Workers’ Compensation Attorney Cost?
    • September
      • The Most Common Causes of Brain Injuries in the Workplace
      • See’s Candies COVID Lawsuit Could Change California Workers’ Comp Law
    • July
      • Can You Get Workers’ Comp & Unemployment in California?
      • Workers’ Comp Skin Cancer Claims for California Park Rangers
    • June
      • California Senate Nixes Healthcare Workers’ Comp COVID Bill
      • Work-Related Back Injuries
    • May
      • Workers’ Comp Claim Investigations May Shorten in California
    • April
      • CA Workers’ Comp IMRs Mostly Involve Prescription Drug Disputes
    • March
      • Cal/OSHA’s Growing List of Employers Cited for COVID Violations
    • February
      • Does Workers’ Comp Give You a Lump-Sum Settlement?
      • Nearly 30% of Recent CA Workers’ Comp COVID Claims Filed in Orange County
    • January
      • Should You Quit While a Workers’ Comp Claim is Pending?
      • California Introduces More COVID Safety Measures for Businesses
  • 2020
    • December
      • Can You Appeal a Workers’ Comp Decision in California?
      • 3 of the Worst Toxic Substances That Might Be in Your Workplace
    • November
      • Are Workers' Compensation Benefits Taxable?
    • September
      • 5 of the Most Common Workers’ Comp Claims in the U.S.
      • Workers’ Compensation Changes in 2020
    • August
      • What Does Workers Comp Cover & Not Cover?
    • July
      • Do Workers’ Compensation Benefits Last a While in California?
      • Workers’ Compensation Filings Common in the Heat of the Summer
    • June
      • Extended Facemask Use Could Cause Abnormal Breathing & Anxiety
      • Returning to Work Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic
      • National Safety Month 2020: Workplace Safety & You
    • May
      • Who Is Exempt from Workers’ Compensation?
    • April
      • California’s State Compensation Insurance Fund to Pay Medical Costs & Lost Income for Essential Employees Who Contract COVID-19
      • A Message From Gil Alvandi On Christien Petersen
      • What Is an Occupational Illness?
      • Immigrant Workers Eligible for Workers’ Comp Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
    • March
      • Can I Receive Workers’ Compensation Benefits for Injuries that Occur While I Work from Home?
      • How Do You Treat a Crush Injury?
      • Workers’ Compensation Benefits & Lawsuits Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic
    • February
      • Can I Receive Workers’ Compensation Benefits for Past Lost Wages?
    • January
      • Can an Injured Employee’s Dependents Receive Workers’ Compensation Benefits?
      • How Can I Prove a Repetitive Strain Injury is Work-Related?
  • 2019
    • December
      • Is Workers’ Compensation Available for Seasonal Employees?
      • All About Traumatic Brain Injuries During the Holidays
    • November
      • Injured Workers at Risk for Addiction to Opioids, Other Drugs
      • Wildfire Season Endangers Health of Workers in California
    • October
      • Are Commute Injuries Covered by Workers’ Compensation?
      • How an Employer May Commit Workers’ Compensation Fraud
    • September
      • What to do if You Witness a Coworker Being Hurt in an Accident
      • Do You Have to be Involved in an Accident to Qualify for Workers’ Compensation?
    • August
      • How to Prevent Repetitive Strain Injuries While Working
      • Does Workers’ Compensation Cover Injuries Caused by Natural Disasters?
    • July
      • The Ways Amazon is Failing its Injured Warehouse Workers
      • MPNs, HCOs, and More: Receiving Medical Care for a Work Injury
      • California Workers’ Compensation Rates are Some of the Highest in the Country — What Does this Mean for Employees?
      • California Workers’ Compensation Fraud Under Investigation
    • June
      • California State Bills Could Reform Workers’ Compensation Statutes
      • Can Employers Punish Their Workers for Reporting Injuries?
    • May
      • Common Workplace Injuries that Occur in an Office Setting
      • Can I Choose my Doctor if I am Injured in a Workplace Accident?
      • What Do Employers Do if Their Employee is Injured on the Job?
    • April
      • Workers’ Compensation Benefits: TTD vs. TPD vs. PD vs. PPD
      • How Does Workers’ Compensation Differ for Union Employees?
      • California’s Assembly Bill 5 Aims to Reclassify Independent Contractors, Could Expand Workers’ Compensation Coverage
    • March
      • Alvandi Law Group, P.C. Serving as a Sponsor of this Year’s TBI MED LEGAL Conference
      • Safety Tips to Prevent Workplace Brain Injuries
    • February
      • Can I Receive Compensation for a Repetitive Stress Injury?
      • Can I File Both a Workers' Compensation Claim and a Personal Injury Lawsuit?
      • Helpful Tips for Workplace Housekeeping
    • January
      • How to Prevent Fall Accidents at Work
      • The Dangers of Returning to Work Too Soon After a Workplace Injury
      • What You Should Know About Work-Related Car Accidents
  • 2018
    • December
      • Dealing With the Insurance Adjuster After a Workplace Injury
      • How to Prepare for Your Independent Medical Examination
      • What to Do During Your Independent Medical Examination
    • November
      • What Not to Say to a Workers' Compensation Doctor
      • Temporary Disability Benefits Through Workers' Compensation
      • Teenagers and Workers' Compensation Claims
    • October
      • Can I Still Get Workers' Compensation if the Accident Was My Fault?
      • Common Workplace Hazards
      • What Should I do if a Workers' Compensation Investigator Contacts Me?
    • September
      • Important Terms You Should Know When in Treatment for Your Workers' Compensation Case
      • Can You Work While on Workers' Compensation?
      • Can I Receive Both Medicare and Workers' Compensation Benefits?
    • August
      • Future Medical Treatment & Workers' Compensation
      • Reasons Why Employers Dispute Workers' Compensation Claims
      • What Truck Drivers Need Know About Workers' Compensation Claims
    • July
      • Do I Need an Attorney for My Workers' Compensation Claim?
      • Can I Get Workers' Compensation for Carpal Tunnel?
      • 4 Steps You Should Take After Being Injured at Work
    • June
      • What is the Difference Between a Workers' Compensation Claim and a Personal Injury Claim?
      • Toxic Exposure and Workers' Compensation Claims
      • What Are the Most Common Workplace Injuries?
    • May
      • Am I Eligible For Permanent Disability Benefits in My Workers' Compensation Case?
      • Common Workplace Shoulder Injuries
    • April
      • Common Work-Related Injuries for Truck Drivers
      • What Workers' Compensation Insurance Companies Know About You
      • What You Should Know About Light Duty Work
    • March
      • How Do Pre-Existing Conditions or Injuries Affect My Workers' Comp Claim?
      • Common Causes of Workplace Injuries for Nurses & Healthcare Workers
      • About Independent Medical Examinations (IME)
    • February
      • What You Should Know Before You Settle Your Claim
      • Myths About Workers' Compensation Claims
      • Common Wear and Tear Injuries in the Workplace
    • January
      • What Can I Do if My Workers' Comp Claim is Denied?
      • Moving Your Workers' Comp Case Along
      • Common Mistakes When Filing a Workers' Comp Claim
  • 2017
    • December
      • How the Appeals Process Works
      • Why Was My Workers' Comp Denied?
      • How Are Workers' Comp Settlements Calculated
    • November
      • Will Returning to Work Affect My Workers' Compensation Benefits
      • Can Undocumented Workers Get Workers' Compensation After a Work-Related Accident?
      • How Do I Know If I'm Eligible for Worker's Compensation?
    • October
      • Can a Traumatic Brain Injury Cause PTSD?
      • Top 4 Risks Facing California Construction Workers
      • Can I Sue My Employer for Asbestos Exposure?
      • Who Can Be Held Responsible for a Construction Accident?
    • September
      • What is the Difference between a Workers' Comp & Personal Injury Claim?
      • Injuries that are Not Covered by California Workers' Comp
      • Most Common Occupational Illnesses
      • Can You File Worker's Comp for Depression?
    • August
      • Are Domestic Workers Covered Under California Workers' Compensation Benefits?
      • Can a Failed Drug Test Affect My Workers' Compensation Claim?
      • What Should I Do If My Workers' Comp Payments Are Late?
      • What Are Vocational Rehabilitation Benefits?
    • May
      • Can I Sue My Employer If I Am Injured at Work?
      • How to Prepare for Your Workers' Compensation Hearing
      • When Do Workers' Compensation Benefits End?
    • April
      • What Is the Maximum Medical Improvement in a Workers' Compensation Case?
      • Can My Employer Lower My Pay If I am Injured at Work?
    • March
      • What Records Should I Keep for My Workers' Comp Case?
      • Returning to Work After an Injury
    • February
      • Can Social Media Affect My Workers' Comp Claim?
      • The Most Dangerous Occupations in the U.S.
      • Your Workers' Rights When Filing for Workers' Compensation
      • Can I Get Workers' Comp for My Skin Disorder?
    • January
      • Can Independent Contractors File for Workers' Comp?
      • Workplace Violence & Workers' Compensation
      • Can I Get Workers' Comp for PTSD?
      • AB 2883 Causing Headaches for Workers' Comp Insurers
  • 2016
    • December
      • San Bernardino Shooting Victims Face Delayed / Denied Workers' Comp Claims
    • November
      • California Workers' Comp Claims for Mental Health Issues
      • How to Pick a Doctor for Your Workers' Compensation Claim
    • October
      • Workers' Comp and Reduced Earning Capacity
      • How Long Does a Workers' Compensation Claim Take?
      • What If I Didn't Report My Work Injury Right Away?
    • September
      • Five Common Types of Toxic Torts
    • August
      • What is Covered by Workers' Compensation?
      • Can I Collect Workers' Compensation for Carpal Tunnel?
    • July
      • Firefighter Injuries: When & How to File Workers' Comp
    • June
      • Police Injuries & Workers' Comp: Steps to Take
      • Johnson & Johnson Sued After Talc Powder Use Linked to Ovarian Cancer
    • May
      • Workers' Compensation & Wrongful Termination: Know Your Rights
      • 6 Tips for Preventing Injuries in the Workplace
    • April
      • Were You Exposed to a Toxic Substance at Work?
      • Johnson & Johnson Ordered to Pay $72M Over Cancer-Causing Baby Powder
    • March
      • Common Types of Repetitive Stress Injuries
  • 2015
    • November
      • Car Accidents & Workers' Comp
      • What is a Repetitive Stress Injury?
    • July
      • Happy Holidays: Giving Great (Safe) Children's Gift
      • Bad News for Pregnant Women Diagnosed with Grave's Disease
    • June
      • New Hip Replacement Settlement in Place
    • May
      • DWI: How Much is Too Much? [Part 2]
      • MS Chemical Exposure
      • DWI: How Much is Too Much? [Part 1]
      • Harley Vehicle Recalls Could Be a Real Problem For Bike Owners
      • Common Causes of Food Poisoning, Part II
      • Common Causes of Food Poisoning, Part I
      • Treating High Cholesterol, Reducing Diabetes Risk
      • Is It Safe to Use a Public Restroom?
      • Recall: "I'm Sorry, the Parts Aren't Available"
      • Back Surgery Risks
      • Tire Blowout Costs College Athlete His Life
      • Listeria Contamination Cause for California-Based Recall
    • April
      • Food Allergies: Who is Held Liable?
      • Cruise Ship Injuries
      • Adcetris: Cure or Disease?
      • The Truth About Accutane Teens
      • Miranda Rights: What You Should Know About Your Rights
    • March
      • FDA Recall on Granuflo
      • Transvaginal Mesh Patch: Unfortunate Side Effects
      • The Truth About Yasmin
      • Law in the Media--Accuracies and Misconceptions
      • Pradaxa -- Deadly Side Effects
      • Unfortunate Dog Attacks
      • The Real Dangers of Actos: Bladder Cancer
    • February
      • Fast Food Lawsuits
      • Overwhelmed! Your Guide to Choosing a Lawyer
      • How to Know When You Have A Case
      • How to Baby Proof: Keeping Our World Safe for Them
      • Pedestrian Accidents: The Unthinkable Dangers of Walking
    • January
      • Danger! Trenching and Excavation Construction Accidents
      • Scaffolding Accidents at Work
      • Hear Nothing? See Nothing? Speak to Attorneys About Work Accidents Causing the Loss of Hearing and Vision
      • Slip and Fall Personal Injuries
  • 2014
    • December
      • Products Liability and Personal Injury
      • Recalled Products Cause Injuries
      • Swimming Pool Accidents and Personal Injuries
    • November
      • What to do About Nursing Home Abuse
      • Compressed Gas Accidents at Work
      • Amputation from the Workplace
      • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome from Repetitive Actions at Work
    • September
      • Farm and Agriculture Accidents
      • Asbestos, Mesothelioma, & Toxic Chemicals
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