Posted by AndreaRivera • Car Accidents,Personal Injury
If you’ve been in a car accident and filed an accident case, you are probably wondering, “What do I do next?” Your focus is on recovering from any injuries acquired during the accident, and figuring out how you will pay for the damage of your car and any outstanding medical bills. While trying to make […]
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At Cruz & Associates, we understand the stress you go through after experiencing a car accident. Having to deal with any lingering pain or injuries while worrying about the cost of medical bills and car damage can cause that stress to sky rocket. On top of all of that, you don’t need the additional stress […]
Read MorePosted by AndreaRivera • Workers Compensation
If you have been injured on the job as a result of a workplace accident, you probably have a lot of questions going through your mind. What are the available benefits in the event of a work accident? Would my injury even qualify me for work accident benefits? How will I provide for my family […]
Read MorePosted by AndreaRivera • Workers Compensation
A lot of people in the midst of a workers’ compensation case wonder if a workers’ comp doctor is actually necessary for their claim, and the answer to that depends on whether or not you want to achieve the maximum amount of benefits you are entitled to. In short, the value of a doctor for […]
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Fighting a workers’ compensation case can be a long, stressful and exhausting process. It is easy to jump on the first decent offer that is promised in a settlement in order to have the whole process end sooner rather than later. However, it is crucial for you to weigh all of your options before you […]
Read MorePosted by AndreaRivera • Personal Injury
Having no medical insurance and getting injured at work can be the cause of a lot of stress. Many people worry about how they will pay for their medical bills, and how they will provide for their family if their injury keeps them from working. However, if you have been injured on the job, you […]
Read MorePosted by AndreaRivera • Workers Compensation
A repetitive stress injury, also referred to as an RSI, is an injury that occurs due to repetitive movement and overuse of a part of the body. Like the name suggests, a repetitive stress injury puts too much stress on the muscles or tendons causing inflammation, pain, muscle strain and tissue damage. Repetitive stress injuries […]
Read MorePosted by AndreaRivera • Workers Compensation
Although there have been several outbreaks of serious diseases in the last few decades, most of the population has never lived through, much less worked during, an extreme global pandemic like COVID-19. There have been serious outbreaks of dangerous diseases, like SARS in 2002 or H1N1 in 2009, but COVID-19 was unlike any other. Everyone […]
Read MorePosted by AndreaRivera • Firm News,Workers Compensation
An independent contractor is different from a full-time, part-time or seasonal employee. While contractors tend to have more independence when it comes to the work they do, being an independent contractor also comes with a few risks. One of them is that you are not guaranteed workers’ compensation paid by the employer. At Cruz & […]
Read MorePosted by AndreaRivera • Personal Injury,Workers Compensation
Workplace injuries are common, especially if you work in a high-risk industry that requires heavy machinery and manual labor. If you’ve been injured on the job, you’re not alone. Luckily, there are many legal processes in place to protect employees who have been in workplace accidents. Filing for workers’ compensation is a simple, stress-free process […]
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