WorkSafeBC claims are purportedly designed to provide financial and medical support to workers who have been injured on the job. In fact, pursuing WorkSafeBC benefits can be an extremely overwhelming…
Provincial legislationestablished the Workers' Compensation Board (“WCB”), or WorkSafeBC, to oversee a no-fault insurance system for injuries or illnesses sustained in the workplace. WorkSafeBC aims to prevent workplace injuries by…
Legal representation when dealing with WorkSafeBC claims is crucial as it ensures that injured workers have the best chance of receiving fair and adequate compensation. Legal representation aids in understanding…
Filing a workers’ compensation claim can seem daunting, especially when you are already dealing with the physical and emotional stress of a workplace injury. At Gosal & Company, we understand…
Navigating WorkSafeBC procedures while addressing medical concerns stemming from a work-related injury or disability can be a demanding and stressful challenge. The worker is required to report their injury promptly…
An announcement was made on June 10, 2024 that 11 new occupations had been added to the mental health presumption under the Workers Compensation Act, making it easer for workers…
Dealing with WorkSafeBC (“WSBC”) can be a frustrating experience as expectations are often not clearly communicated. Additionally, if they are communicated, it is often when a member of Board staff…
What is WorkSafeBC Personal Optional Protection? Personal Optional Protection (“POP”) coverage is an optional workplace disability insurance that protects self-employed proprietors and partners in a partnership.[1] Proprietors and partners are…
Are you experiencing psychological symptoms (such as depression or PTSD) after a workplace injury? With work incidents having mental health effects as well as physical effects, it is very common…
How do you prove that your injury or disease was caused by your job when it happened over time? It is easy enough to prove that a broken bone or…