Canlas Law Group, APLC

What if my employer denies my claim?

It is vital to document a work-related injury within 30 days of its occurrence.

A family's financial stability can take a toll when their sole provider gets severely injured.

Employees can lawfully refuse to do a task they deem too dangerous in these 4 situations.

What is the cause behind the increase in Amazon employee injuries?

4 common ways people are exposed to caustic chemicals at work

What expecting parents need to be prepared for before filing.

For those on disability benefits, it's sometimes nice to leave the house and work a little.

Even if a workers' compensation claim is accepted, it could still cause problems down the road.

Employees that work for small businesses may feel uncomfortable filing a workers' compensation claim, but they are entitled to do so.

They may be upset because insurance costs went up after an employee got injured, but that doesn't mean they can take it out on them.

After someone seriously injures their hip in a work accident, medical professionals may recommend that they get their hip replaced.

It's important to understand the criteria before applying.

Farmers and other agriculture workers help provide food for our tables, but they risk their own safety to do so.

Staying on disability isn't a guarantee

A shocking number of workers an average of 14 die on the job every single day.

Mental health problems are incapacitating. But are they considered a disability for workers' comp or Social Security?

Workers should review their emergency plans as the temperatures increase.

Workers' comp is a no-fault system.

Sometimes, workers’ compensation claims get denied. What can one do after a denial?

A lot of workers think they’ll lose their job if they file for workers’ compensation.

50,000 employees sustain burn injuries at work. Not only do these burns come from flames, but also from dangerous chemicals.

Workers have options when an injury threatens their livelihood.

Lost wages and medical expenses can make it very costly - what if it was due to a work injury?

Whether a workplace accident is caused by employer negligence or dangerous equipment, injured workers have rights.

Even the most experienced machine operators can make simple mistakes.

Hourly employees are often not paid for the hours they work.

To many, this process is confusing and unclear.

Will workers' comp be enough to cover the real cost of a workplace injury?

Many jobs include heavy lifting, but what happens when an employee gets hurt doing it?

They work in hot, harsh conditions, using some of the most dangerous equipment.

Repetitive stress injuries can be just as serious as every other kind of workplace injury.

Workers with no documentation may still be covered under California's workers' compensation laws.

As if to pour salt in our wounds, machines cause a significant number of injuries to human workers sharing the work floor.

When injuries and illness make work impossible, disability benefits may be available.

Don't let employers balance their budgets on your back.