The Tax-free Benefits of Workers’ Compensation
The good news is that workers’ comp insurance protects workers from the sometimes crippling medical costs of work-related injuries. The...
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Barsoum Law
- Jun 2
- 6 min
How to File A Workers Comp Case
Actions taken during the first 30 days after your workplace injury or illness occurred are critical.
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Barsoum Law
- May 16
- 5 min
Can I get workers’ compensation for mental or emotional injuries?
If you live in California, then yes. Unlike many other states, California law permits compensation for work related psychological or...
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Barsoum Law
- Apr 1
- 4 min
Will I be forced to return to work after an injury?
The bottom line is that if your doctor says you’re not ready, then your employer cannot force you to return to work. Even if you feel...
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Barsoum Law
- Dec 18, 2021
- 5 min
What if My Worker's Comp Claim is Denied?
What if my worker's compensation claim is denied?
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Barsoum Law
- Nov 29, 2021
- 4 min
Are Undocumented Workers Entitled to Workers' Compensation Benefits?
Yes! The California workers’ compensation system is designed to provide treatment and benefits for injured workers, regardless of...
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Barsoum Law
- Oct 15, 2021
- 4 min
Are WFH Injuries Covered Under Workers’ Comp?
Are Injuries that occur while working at home covered under California Workers' Compensation? Even before the onset of the coronavirus...
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pgarcia81
- Sep 15, 2021
- 3 min
Is Your Boss Abusive? Fight Back Against Hostile Work Environments
Under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) all workers are legally
protected from workplace abuse, discrimination, hara...
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Barsoum Law
- Jul 23, 2021
- 4 min
Can I Get Fired for Reporting Sexual Harassment?
Can I Get Fired for Reporting Sexual Harassment? Under federal and California state laws it is illegal for an employer to fire one of...
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Barsoum Law
- Jun 28, 2021
- 6 min
Workers’ Compensation FAQs
FAQ's for Worker's Compensation. Start here for answers to common questions regarding the workers compensation process.
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pgarcia81
- May 19, 2021
- 4 min
How to Get Medical Treatment in Your Worker's Compensation Case
Actions taken during the first 30 days after filing your worker’s compensation claim are critical. As a rule, your employer is law-bound...
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pgarcia81
- Mar 29, 2021
- 1 min
How Do I Settle My Workers Comp Case?
Do you need information on how to settle your worker's compensation case? Barsoum Law walks you through the (3) types of ways you can...
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pgarcia81
- Mar 8, 2021
- 4 min
Can you be fired for being injured on the job?
And can you be fired for filing a workers’ compensation claim? California law clearly states under Labor Code 132A that an employer...
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pgarcia81
- Feb 16, 2021
- 4 min
What benefits are you entitled to when injured on the job?
The short answer is that you are entitled to compensation and medical treatment when injured on the job. The longer answer: the exact...
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pgarcia81
- Dec 14, 2020
- 5 min
How to Prepare for a Workers’ Compensation Deposition
What is a deposition? A workers’ comp deposition is your witness testimonial before a court reporter outside of a courtroom. More...
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pgarcia81
- Nov 25, 2020
- 3 min
What to do if you get a less than favorable report from a State Panel QME?
QME stands for Qualified Medical Examiner—a.k.a. a certified doctor from the Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) Medical Unit. When...
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pgarcia81
- Oct 21, 2020
- 3 min
How Much is My Workers’ Compensation Claim Worth?
That is the number one question I’m asked by clients. Of course, there is no fixed answer to this question. It depends! It depends on...
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pgarcia81
- Aug 10, 2020
- 5 min
Top 5 Workers Comp Attorneys In Los Angeles
We’ve once again scoured the Los Angeles area for the best workers’ compensation attorneys. We look at services provided, success rate,...
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