by fontes-admin | Nov 11, 2025 | Workers Compensation Lawyer
Can I Go to My Own Doctor After a Workers’ Comp Injury Claim? In California, you may be able to see your own doctor after a work injury, but only if you pre-designated that doctor in writing before the injury. You got hurt at work, and you need medical care fast....
by fontes-admin | Nov 11, 2025 | Workers Compensation Lawyer
Can You Get Workers’ Comp and Disability at the Same Time in California? Yes, in California, in some cases you can receive workers’ compensation and disability benefits at the same time. Many injured workers worry about how they’ll stay afloat while they...
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...
