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Steps to Take After a Workplace Head Injury

In a fast-paced workplace, injuries can happen unexpectedly, and one of the most serious is a head injury. If we suffer a head injury at work, it’s crucial to take the right steps, not only for recovery but also to protect our legal rights.

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How a Pre-Existing Condition Affects a Workers' Compensation Claim

In California, workers' compensation is a crucial system designed to provide financial and medical support to employees who are injured or become ill as a result of their job. However, traversing a workers' compensation claim can become more complicated when a pre-existing condition is involved.

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Does Workers’ Compensation Cover Long-Term Injuries?

If you've been hurt at work, you might be wondering whether workers’ compensation can cover your long-term injuries. This is a critical question for employees who face ongoing work-related medical issues.

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What Can I Do If My Worker's Comp Claim Was Denied?

It can be a frustrating and challenging situation if your worker's compensation claim was denied. However, with the help of experienced worker’s compensation attorneys, there are several steps you can take to appeal the decision and seek reconsideration of your claim.

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Workers’ Compensation Medicare Set-Aside Arrangement (WCMSA)

WCMSA is an arrangement in which a portion of a workers’ compensation settlement is set aside to pay for future medical expenses related to an injury that would otherwise be covered by Medicare.

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Why You Need a Workers’ Compensation Attorney

Workplace injuries are more than just physical setbacks; they can lead to long-term financial and emotional strain. Dealing with medical bills, lost wages, and the pressures of recovery is daunting enough without having to sift through legal jargon and bureaucratic hurdles.

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What Happens After You Get Hurt at Work?

Thousands of Californians are hospitalized after getting injured in the workplace every year. No matter where you work or what you do for a living, you could get hurt at work any day.

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Can a Workers' Comp Case Be Reopened?

Yes, a workers' compensation case can be reopened in California under certain conditions. According to state law and regulations, you have the right to petition for reopening your workers' compensation claim.

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Workers’ Comp FAQ

Workers' compensation is a system designed to protect employees who have been injured or become ill as a result of their work. It provides benefits like medical care, rehabilitation, and compensation for lost wages.

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The IMR Appeals Process

At The Law Office of Robert E. Wood, we're committed to helping injured employees seek security through workers' compensation benefits. One component that often comes into play is the Independent Medical Review (IMR) appeals process.

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