Workers’ compensation is a no-fault insurance system that provides benefits to employees injured on the job or who develop work-related illnesses. In exchange for these benefits, employees typically forgo the right to sue their employer for workplace injuries. California law requires all employers to carry workers’ compensation insurance, even if they have only one...

Workplace lawsuits can arise from various employment-related issues, but here are the most common types.  If your or a loved one have experienced any of the following unfair treatment in the workplace, contact our Orange County employment law attorneys at Aegis Law Firm today. Call today at (949) 379-6250. Discrimination Lawsuits Discrimination lawsuits arise...

In 2017 a California judge approved a record-breaking $10 million settlement in a workers’ compensation case. TBC v. Ernst & Young; The Insurance Co. of the State of Pennsylvania (AIG) The settlement in the case of TBC v. Ernst & Young; The Insurance Co. of the State of Pennsylvania (AIG) came after the plaintiff...

In the realm of workers' compensation, the focus is predominantly on physical injuries or illnesses sustained in the workplace. However, as society's understanding of mental health deepens, a crucial concern is whether workers' compensation will also cover Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Fortunately, California workers can file for workers’ compensation benefits for PTSD as long...

In most cases, employees who sustain orthopedic injuries while on the job are eligible for workers' compensation benefits. In some instances, there may also be third parties (entities other than the employer) whose negligence contributed to the injury. A separate personal injury claim may be pursued against the responsible parties in those situations. Types...