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What are the most frequent causes of workplace injuries?
When you consider eligible claims for workers’ compensation, you may think in terms of broken bones resulting from a fall from scaffolding or a brain injury due to a collision on the job site. You are partially right, but there are other frequent causes of workplace injuries and the results may surprise you. Everyday happenings […]
On behalf of Mitchell Law Corporation
| January 13, 2020

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Gig economy law aims to support workers
Over the last couple of decades, many companies in California have come to rely heavily on the use of freelance labor and talent instead of hiring people on as employees. To some, this designation appears meaningless, but that is far from the case. People classified as employees have access to a myriad of benefits, like […]
On behalf of Mitchell Law Corporation
| January 4, 2020

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Could you die from a work-related issue off the clock?
When you think of a work injury, you likely think about accidents while working that hurt you physically. You may think about breaking your arm or falling and injuring your back. While these are great examples of work-related injuries in California, they are not the only type of injury that exist. Sometimes, a work injury […]
On behalf of Mitchell Law Corporation
| December 12, 2019

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Is my employer mislabeling me as an independent contractor?
Employees have the right to seek workers’ compensation benefits in the state of California. However, some employers may attempt to get around this requirement by classifying their workers as independent contractors, who are not eligible for workers’ comp. Still, just because an employer says you are an independent contractor does not make it so. You […]
On behalf of Mitchell Law Corporation
| December 2, 2019

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What is the state of safety in the marijuana industry?
With the legalization of marijuana in several states, including California, there is a new industry being born. This brings to light new challenges, such as managing and monitoring the safety within this industry. Keeping workers safe is something every employer must strive to do, but since the industry is just beginning, there is no set […]
On behalf of Mitchell Law Corporation
| November 25, 2019

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How to file a workers’ comp claim in California
When you suffer an injury on the job that prevents you from working, you may be eligible for workers’ compensation insurance payments. You must take action as soon as possible to avoid missing the deadline to file a claim, however. Follow these steps to file a workers’ compensation claim in California: Report your injury Depending on […]
On behalf of Mitchell Law Corporation
| November 22, 2019

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Do you have a traumatic brain injury?
As a worker in California who has received a blow to the head, you could end up having to deal with a brain injury. Though these injuries can vary in severity, it is best to treat any brain injury seriously. Traumatic brain injuries in particular can have a lasting impact on your health, well-being and […]
On behalf of Mitchell Law Corporation
| November 8, 2019

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Traumatic brain injuries: What you should know
Traumatic brain damage is one of the most common workplace injuries in the country. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, traumatic brain injuries kill 155 people every day. Over the course of a year, 2.87 million people were hospitalized, went to the emergency room or died as a result of their injuries. […]
On behalf of Mitchell Law Corporation
| November 4, 2019

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Picking a treating physician for your job-related injury
The doctor-patient relationship is one of the more important ones in modern society. After all, you must reveal personal information to a physician. You must also work closely with your doctor throughout your recovery process. As such, you must choose the right physician for treating your job-related injury. California workers’ compensation law outlines the process by which […]
On behalf of Mitchell Law Corporation
| October 31, 2019

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What is a utilization review?
When you get benefits through workers’ compensation for medical treatment for a work-related injury or illness, it does not give you a blank check to get any medical treatment you want. You have to follow the rules and guidelines set by the workers’ compensation system and the law in California. This means every treatment or […]
On behalf of Mitchell Law Corporation
| October 24, 2019

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