Law Offices of Melissa J. Lyons, Inc.

People often associate tripping and falling with workplaces such as mechanics’ garages. In reality, slip and fall accidents are quite common in office settings. Even in this digital age, many offices are still full of paper files, books, and binders that get moved around and left in stacks on the floor. If you do trip and fall, know your rights. https://lnkd.in/guSdXRWh

The Law Offices of Melissa J. Lyons, Inc. wish a Happy Thanksgiving to our friends, families, clients, and colleagues. We’re thankful to work with such a wonderful group of people!

From the beaches to the hills to the valleys, the Law Offices of Melissa J. Lyons, Inc. focus on Southern California, including Los Angeles, Ventura, Riverside, Orange, San Diego and San Bernardino counties. Here is a list of all the venues we serve.. You can see all our service areas here: https://lnkd.in/gmSZXMrG

You may have heard the phrase Utilization Review and wondered exactly it means for a workers’ compensation claim. Learn about the UR process and how it can affect your claim in our latest blog. #LyonsLaw #UtilizationReview #SoCalLaw #WorkersComp https://lnkd.in/gRhjrKAj

If you’ve never made a workers’ compensation claim before, the process can be intimidating. We try to ease your burden by making the process as simple as possible on your end. It starts with a brief intake questionnaire, followed by a short phone call. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/g5V7WkgZ

When you work with The Law Offices of Melissa J. Lyons, Inc., you’re working with people dedicated to service. We do what we do to make a difference in people’s lives. Learn more about Office Manager Amanda Denend here: https://lnkd.in/gwrUeHe9

Coming to a workers’ compensation settlement can be confusing and stressful. Read our latest blog for a summary of how the process works in California! https://lnkd.in/grHDY653

There are two types of Temporary Disability (TD): Temporarily Totally Disabled (TTD) and Temporarily Partially Disabled (TPD). If you are Temporarily Totally Disabled (TTD), you cannot work at all. If you are Temporarily Partially Disabled (TPD), you can work, but in a modified capacity based on the doctor’s recommendations. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gCgPQCd5

Happy Labor Day! The concept that workers should be protected from and compensated for injury or illness occurring in the workplace came about with the rise of the trade union movement at the beginning of the 20th century. Today we honor the workers who gave us protections such as workers’ compensation benefits. https://lnkd.in/gux8GQja

The 90-day rule is meant to help injured workers by keeping employers on a deadline to respond to a workers’ compensation claim in a timely manner. Learn more about the 90-day rule and how to navigate a claim in our latest blog. https://lnkd.in/eRPNNcKb