On behalf of Lewis, Marenstein, Wicke, Sherwin & Lee, LLP | Aug 7, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
Our public safety workers deserve to be treated with respect and dignity. In many instances, these brave men and women put their lives on the line to keep us safe. The least we can do is ensure that they are taken care of when they are injured in the line of duty. The...
On behalf of Lewis, Marenstein, Wicke, Sherwin & Lee, LLP | Jul 27, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
In the unprecedented times we are now living in, mental health is a very real issue, especially for workers who are on the frontlines. As we have seen in the past few months, multiple law enforcement officers and healthcare workers have had mental breakdowns, with...
On behalf of Lewis, Marenstein, Wicke, Sherwin & Lee, LLP | Jun 24, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
Those who have been injured on the job are often worried about how they’re going to make ends meet. This is understandable. After all, a workplace injury can leave you with the need for extensive medical and rehabilitative care all at a time when you’re unable to work...
On behalf of Lewis, Marenstein, Wicke, Sherwin & Lee, LLP | Jun 15, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
Police officers have a difficult job. They are often in the line of fire, metaphorically and literally. When officers find themselves under fire from suspects or other parties, it can be a harrowing ordeal. Unfortunately, many police officers and their families are...
On behalf of Lewis, Marenstein, Wicke, Sherwin & Lee, LLP | Jun 10, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
Our public servants often put their safety and health on the line to protect our communities. The sad reality is that, although these individuals are often provided with protective equipment, they often suffer on-the-job injuries. These injuries can knock them out of...
On behalf of Lewis, Marenstein, Wicke, Sherwin & Lee, LLP | May 22, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
Public employees perform work for the public good every day, which is why they are also known as public servants. They work tirelessly to improve the lives of their communities. However, if they are injured on the job, they often must navigate different regulations...
On behalf of Lewis, Marenstein, Wicke, Sherwin & Lee, LLP | May 18, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
Being a police officer comes with many work-related hazards. Officers are often putting themselves in harm’s way, and that does not necessarily mean being involved in a shootout. In fact, officers would easily wind up injured on the job due to car accidents...
On behalf of Lewis, Marenstein, Wicke, Sherwin & Lee, LLP | Apr 20, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
As a public servant, you put in a lot of hours in a lot of dangerous conditions. It’s a sometimes thankless job, but the pleasure of knowing the importance of your work can make it all worthwhile. Given everything you put on the line day in and day out, the very least...
On behalf of Lewis, Marenstein, Wicke, Sherwin & Lee, LLP | Mar 23, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
First responders deal with the risk of illness and other undisclosed dangers while doing routine parts of their duties. For example, they face the risk of illness from Valley Fever in California. They may be entitled to workers’ compensation for this fever if their...
On behalf of Lewis, Marenstein, Wicke, Sherwin & Lee, LLP | Mar 23, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
First-responders face the risk of permanent disability because of the potential dangers involved in their duties. California’s workers’ compensation law provides permanent disability benefits to workers who suffer a lasting disability from a work injury or sickness...
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