A disability pension is available to public safety officers for injuries. Injuries can happen on or off the job to qualify for the benefit. The Board of Fire and Police Pension Commissioners is in charge of approving and monitoring pension payments. The approval is...
For most people, injuries that happen outside of work do not result in any type of employer-related benefit. For example, workers' compensation only pays on claims for injuries occurring while at work and during the course of work duties. However, under Los Angeles...
Police officers, firefighters, and paramedics provide vital services, but their jobs come with serious risks. Regular exposure to workplace hazards, such as violent situations, toxic chemicals, or infectious diseases, can result in hidden injuries that might be easy...
Many who serve their community, such as police officers and firefighters, feel that their identity is closely tied to their careers. When these public servants become injured on the job and can no longer fulfill their work duties, it can have a serious impact on their...
In order to claim benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA), you must submit an application. This entails providing certain information, answering questions, and other essential steps. Navigating this process efficiently is a huge factor in whether the...
A disability pension typically comes from your employer and provides you with benefits when you cannot work due to a disability. If you would also like to collect Social Security benefits, you may end up with issues, depending on the type of pension you receive. CNBC...
Police officers throughout Southern California regularly put their lives on the line, knowing that their job can be a dangerous one. Oftentimes they are placed in situations where they are assaulted or shot while protecting their community, leading to a spinal cord...
A firefighter or police officer serving the neighborhoods of Los Angeles put her life at risk to protect the community. Not surprisingly, many officers and firefighters get hurt or sickened while on the job. However, life can take a turn for the worse for off-duty...
Pensions for disability through the Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association are important for assuring that a public employee receives disability pensions when they cannot engage in their usual job duties. But it is important to understand this process and...
If you recently became disabled and you are unable to work, you may have filed a claim for Social Security disability. Like many others who file claims, you may have been denied. This is not uncommon for California residents. However, a denied claim can be...