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…
If you have experienced an injury at work and filed a Workers’ Compensation Board (“WCB”) claim, strong medical evidence is integral to ensuring you receive the compensation you deserve. This…
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…
When a worker is granted a permanent disability award, and it is worth more than $200 per month or a 10% disability rating, the award will generally be paid monthly…
Our Lawyers Will Help You Fight Against WCB The lawyers at Gosal and Company specialize in providing legal services for injured workers in navigating workers compensation law. Our law firm…
A joint post from Associate Lawyers Kali Larsen, Kate Elperin, and Manbeen Saini. As of February 1, 2022, Gosal & Company moved from a 5-day work week to a 4-day…
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…