In California, workers’ compensation law provides a benefit known as vocational rehabilitation—a system designed to help injured employees reenter the workforce in a suitable role. This benefit is critical for individuals who cannot return to their old jobs but still have the ability to work in some capacity. Contact our Orange County workers' comp...

When a worker dies from a job-related injury or illness, California’s workers’ compensation system provides financial assistance to the worker’s surviving dependents. These death and dependency benefits are designed to ease the economic burden on families who relied on the worker’s income. Contact our Orange County workers' comp lawyer to discuss your legal options....

Independent contractors are not entitled to workers’ compensation benefits in California. The workers’ compensation system protects employees, not those who are truly self-employed or operating independent businesses. Contractors are generally responsible for their own insurance and must cover their own medical and wage losses if injured at work. However, if you believe you’ve been...

California law requires that employers reimburse employees for certain travel-related expenses incurred while performing work duties. That includes mileage reimbursement when employees incur legitimate business travel costs using personal vehicles If you have not been reimbursed by your employer for travel-related expenses while performing word duties, contact our Orange County wage and hour lawyer...

When an employee suffers a work-related injury or illness in California, the state’s workers’ compensation system provides medical care and wage replacement benefits. Calculating benefits depends on several factors, including the worker’s average weekly wage, the severity of the injury, and the type of benefit being provided. If you have suffered a work-related injury...