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...
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...
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...
If you suffer injuries in a workplace accident, you may prefer seeing your personal doctor because you already have an established relationship and history with them. However, the rules of choosing a doctor for workers’ compensation claims can be complex. Here is what...
Your disability rating will determine your wage benefits and how long they will last if you suffer significant injuries in a workplace accident that prevent you from performing your job temporarily or permanently. Simply put, a disability rating is a percentage...
Someone who is hurt on the job in California can (usually) file a claim for workers' compensation benefits. Many workers qualify for medical benefits that pay for their treatment costs. If a job-acquired health challenge forces someone to take time away from their...
The life of an immigrant can be difficult, especially when you’re undocumented. According to the Pew Research Center, there are roughly 1.85 million undocumented immigrants in California – and many of them form an important part of the labor force. What happens,...
The world is increasingly embracing remote work arrangements. While the process of claiming workers’ compensation for injuries sustained when working remotely may be complex compared to traditional work injury scenarios, it is still possible in many cases. If you're...
There are countless ways in which workers can get hurt on the job. Some employment risks are industry-specific. Workers in kitchens have to worry about blades and ovens, while workers in construction have to worry about falling from a significant elevation or exposure...
When someone suffers an amputation injury, it can severely change the course of their life. They may never be able to return to work. They may have to deal with issues like phantom pain. The amputation can happen in a split second, but the ramifications last forever....
