by fontes-admin | Oct 2, 2025 | Workers Compensation Lawyer
Is Settlement in Workers’ Comp Determined by an FCE? When you’re hurt at work, the whole process of workers’ compensation can feel like a maze. Somewhere along the way, your doctor or insurance company may bring up something called an FCE, a Functional Capacity...
by fontes-admin | Oct 2, 2025 | Workers Compensation Lawyer
The Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA) Protects Injured Railroad Workers For most employees, workers’ compensation is the system that covers job-related injuries. But railroad workers are different. They’re covered under a special law called the Federal...
by fontes-admin | Oct 1, 2025 | Workers Compensation Lawyer
Can I Quit My Job While on Workers’ Comp? You might be asking yourself this question right now: Can I quit my job while I’m still on workers’ comp? In California, the short answer is yes, but the long answer is more complicated. While you’re recovering,...
by fontes-admin | Sep 24, 2025 | Workers Compensation Lawyer
Is Lump Sum Workers’ Comp Settlement Taxable? In most cases, the answer is no. A lump sum workers’ compensation settlement is not taxable under federal or California law. That means you usually don’t have to worry about the IRS or the state taking a portion of...
by fontes-admin | Sep 24, 2025 | Workers Compensation Lawyer
Can You Get Vacation Pay While on Workers’ Comp? When you’re hurt on the job, workers’ compensation is meant to cover medical bills and replace part of your lost wages. But it usually doesn’t replace your full paycheck. This is why some injured employees ask:...
by fontes-admin | Sep 17, 2025 | Workers Compensation Lawyer
How Long Do Workers’ Comp Settlements Take in California? Filing a claim is just the beginning. The real work begins as we push toward a fair settlement. So, how long until you reach a workers’ comp settlement? In California, it might take a few months, or it...
