In November 2015, the California Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) held a San Francisco Bay area meeting to examine the possibility of implementing a schedule of fees for home healthcare services provided to injured workers. Currently, California has no established schedule of fees to reimburse injured workers requiring home healthcare services.   If adopted, the…

Going through a car accident can be a traumatic event. Auto accident victims may be left with lingering injuries like back and neck pain, broken bones, and damage to internal organs. The loss of one’s means of conveyance may also be tough on the driver or those who depended on him or her for financial…

Waivers of liability are a way of life. If you have ever engaged in some kind of risky activity, you probably signed a waiver of liability before doing so. Even recreational activities might require you signing some kind of agreement releasing the proprietor from negligence. Sometimes known as “pre-injury clauses”, waivers of liability may have…

If you were hurt in an accident, one of the most pressing questions you may have is “what is the value of my personal injury lawsuit?” While there is no easy answer to this question, there are some general guidelines to consider when attempting to calculate your damages. Every case is different and there are…

Take the right steps after a car crash The moments after a car crash are often the most important to establishing liability in an auto accident lawsuit. You could win or lose your auto accident lawsuit on a number of different things, including properly documenting the accident and following the correct procedure to protect your…

Employers in San Francisco, California must carry workers’ compensation insurance to pay employees permanent disability benefits if workers are seriously hurt in an accident on the job or developed an injury through the course of work. If you were catastrophically injured at work, your employer may be responsible for your medical care, paying permanent disability…