Family members of disabled individuals know how hard life can be with a disabling illness or injury. You may watch your loved one struggle with everyday tasks, fighting between the desire to keep living independently and the need for help. You may have to postpone your own career or hobby plans in order to help… Read More

The utilization review (UR) process determines whether a requested medical treatment for a California worker injured on the job is medically necessary. Medically necessary treatments are typically covered by workers’ compensation, so it is crucial for workers who rely on the coverage of workers’ comp to be able to prove that their treatment is necessary. California… Read More

As diagnostic tools and methods have improved in recent years, so have diagnoses of children and adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). When a child or adult with ASD has significant difficulties completing the activities of daily life, he or she may qualify for Social Security disability (SSD) benefits based on the autism diagnosis. Support… Read More

If you’re injured on the job in California, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation coverage for medical bills, partial payments for lost wages, and coverage for other losses. After an on-the-job injury, or as soon as you notice symptoms of an illness caused by your work, follow these steps: Get medical care. Seek medical care immediately… Read More