If you have been injured at work, avoiding these top 3 mistakes could mean the difference between getting the benefits you deserve—or being left without support.
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Was your WorkSafe BC claim denied or were your benefits cut off?
Turn to Gail Sharma, an experienced work injury lawyer for 17 years, for crucial advice on disputing your WorkSafe BC appeal.
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In this video, Gail Sharma, a seasoned Work Injury Lawyer with over 17 years of experience and the founder of GKS Law Firm, shares valuable insights about your rights regarding maintaining employment during a WorkSafeBC claim.
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In today’s video, I break down the Duty to Cooperate that came into effect January 1, 2024. As a seasoned work injury lawyer and founder of GKS Law Firm, I’ll guide you through what this duty looks like and which parts of this duty will vary depending on your particular circumstances.
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Attention workers! In this crucial video, I break down the essential people that you need to report your work injury to with respect to your WorkSafeBC claim. As a seasoned work injury lawyer at GKS Law Firm, I’ll guide you through the who, when, and why of reporting. Discover the 3 people you must report to and learn why timing is everything. Waiting could mean denial. Don’t jeopardize your claim; watch now and protect your rights!
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We have over 17 years of experience working with unions and individuals seeking WorkSafeBC (WCB) compensation. We have had the opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients with a variety of issues, and we understand the intricacies of the appeal process. Our focus on this area of law gives our clients the advantage of having an experienced WCB lawyer on their side as they move through the appeal process.
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WorkSafeBC recently held a worker’s info session about the new worker and employer duties to cooperate and maintain employment that come into effect on January 1, 2024.
Shedding Light on Work-Related Brain Injuries: Understanding the Importance of Full Acceptance When it comes to work-related brain injuries, it can be easy to overlook the significance of a decision from WorkSafeBC regarding only partial acceptance of the injured worker’s condition. This can take the form of WorkSafeBC resolving one of the related diagnoses prematurely
New Changes to the Workers Compensation Act – Bill 41 Passes into Law Changes to the Workers Compensation Act introduced in Bill 41 passed into law, receiving Royal Assent, on November 24, 2022. The changes that are effective November 24, 2022, include laws relating to inflation, non-traumatic hearing loss and prohibiting suppression of worker claims.
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Potential Changes Coming to the Workers Compensation Act Bill 41 outlines some potential changes coming to the Workers Compensation Act. This Bill has now passed second reading at parliament, which means that it is getting closer to passing into legislation. Recent changes to the workers’ compensation system have been driven by the Ministry of Labour
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