BARSOUM LAW BLOG

Actions taken during the first 30 days after your workplace injury or illness occurred are critical.

If you live in California, then yes. Unlike many other states, California law permits compensation for work related psychological or...

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...

What if my worker's compensation claim is denied?

Yes! The California workers’ compensation system is designed to provide treatment and benefits for injured workers, regardless of...

Are Injuries that occur while working at home covered under California Workers' Compensation? Even before the onset of the coronavirus...

Under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) all workers are legally protected from workplace abuse, discrimination, hara...

Can I Get Fired for Reporting Sexual Harassment? Under federal and California state laws it is illegal for an employer to fire one of...

FAQ's for Worker's Compensation. Start here for answers to common questions regarding the workers compensation process.

Actions taken during the first 30 days after filing your worker’s compensation claim are critical. As a rule, your employer is law-bound...

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...

And can you be fired for filing a workers’ compensation claim? California law clearly states under Labor Code 132A that an employer...

The short answer is that you are entitled to compensation and medical treatment when injured on the job. The longer answer: the exact...

What is a deposition? A workers’ comp deposition is your witness testimonial before a court reporter outside of a courtroom. More...

Updated: 03-28-2024 A work injury can disrupt your life in many ways, and navigating the workers' compensation process can feel...

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...

We have again conducted extensive research across the Los Angeles area to pinpoint the top workers' compensation attorneys