Workers who have been injured on the job in California may be entitled to workers’ compensation. Importantly, workers’ compensation is a no-fault system. This means that establishing fault is not necessary, the injury need only have to be work-related. Depending on...
Month: July 2024
How do “struck-by” accidents happen?
When you look at the Fatal Four as defined by OSHA, they include falls, caught-between accidents, struck-by accidents and electrocutions. These are the four greatest dangers that workers in the construction industry face. They lead to the majority of fatal accidents...
Returning to work after injury: Your rights
The truth is that there’s always a possibility that you might get injured in the line of duty, no matter how careful you are or how safe your working environments are. When you sustain a workplace injury, you may expect to have sufficient time for recovery before you...
3 common causes of ladder accidents
Ladders are found in most workplaces. For example, a small step ladder may be available in offices to change light bulbs and reach high shelves. In fields like construction, high ladders are used all the time. While ladders serve a purpose, they also have the...