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September 25, 2023 AMN Blog workers compensation

Understanding Independent Contractors and Workers’ Compensation in California

At Ghitterman, Ghitterman & Feld, our Santa Barbara attorneys know multiple connections exist between California employment and workers’ compensation laws. One of the most common legal threads is that California law requires companies to provide employees with workers’ compensation benefits. However, some employers misclassify employees as independent contractors to evade responsibility for work-related injuries, making them ineligible for

September 24, 2023 AMN Blog

What Happens If You Get Fired While Collecting Workers’ Compensation in California

Our Santa Barbara workers’ compensation attorneys at Ghitterman, Ghitterman & Feld, know that suffering a work injury can be overwhelming for anyone — no matter where they work. From the medical care and rehabilitation requirements to the wage-replacement percentage adjustment, these tangible changes become increasingly challenging during the healing process. In addition, with these injuries’ psychological and

September 23, 2023 AMN Blog Workers’ Compensation Claim

Top Mistakes to Avoid When Filing a Workers’ Compensation Claim in California

At Ghitterman, Ghitterman & Feld, our Santa Barbara workers’ compensation lawyers have protected the rights of California workers since 1956. Our experience allows us to share helpful insight with our clients, helping them avoid the significant pitfalls associated with more than filing a workers’ compensation claim but securing the benefits they are entitled to. How to Avoid the

September 21, 2023 AMN Blog

Unveiling the Leading Causes of Workplace Fatalities Nationwide

Since 1956, our Santa Barbara workers’ compensation attorneys and support staff have protected the rights of California workers after they have suffered injuries on the job. We realize the devastating impact workplace injuries have on employees and their families and work tirelessly to pursue benefits on their behalf from a California workers’ compensation agency that is not designed

September 19, 2023 AMN Blog Workers’ Compensation Claim

The Pros and Cons of Settling a Workers’ Compensation Claim in California

At Ghitterman, Ghitterman & Feld, our Santa Barbara workers’ compensation lawyers know that insurers are highly skilled at making compelling arguments for settling California workers’ injury claims. Since 1956, we have protected workers’ rights from the start of their claims — and after their workers’ compensation benefits have been denied — and caution California employees from deciding the

September 17, 2023 AMN Blog Workers’ Compensation Claims

The Impact of Drug or Alcohol Use on Workers’ Compensation Claims in California

At Ghitterman, Ghitterman & Feld, our Santa Barbara workers’ compensation lawyers have protected the rights of California workers since 1956 — including those denied benefits for alleged impairment when the injurious incident occurred. California’s workers’ compensation laws do not prevent injured workers from receiving benefits if they fail a chemical test, although these circumstances must be reviewed on