Workers in California are exposed to many different kinds of risks on the job, but some activities are riskier than others. Eighty-four percent of non-fatal workplace accidents that cause people to miss days of work are the result of three causes. These causes are:...
Month: March 2014
Tips for surviving the wait for SSD benefits approval
Approval for your Social Security Disability claim might take as long as a year and a half and you will likely go through initial denial followed by the appeals process. Given that your disability has kept you out of work, how will you make ends meet? Here are tips...
¿Cuál es la diferencia entre seguro por discapacidad y compensación laboral?
Muchas personas confunden estos dos términos, y es entendible considerando que a primera vista son similares. Ambos casos involucran recibir un pago. Este beneficio financiero es en pos de reemplazar una parte de su ingreso en caso de sufrir una herida o enfermedad....
How do you get a disability benefits hearing?
If the Social Security Administration denies your claim, you may choose to file an appeal. One part of the appeal process is a hearing. There are several steps in the appeals process. According to the Social Security Administration, you have to request a...
Can I build good credit after a bankruptcy?
If you have filed for bankruptcy relief to help get out from under a mound of debt, you deserve to feel hopeful about getting your financial life back on a positive track. An important next step in your financial journey should include conscious steps to rebuild your...
Accidentes con maquinaria pesada
Hace años, cavar un pozo de dimensiones considerables era una tarea que involucraba a un equipo de trabajadores, de la misma manera que el traslado de objetos de gran peso requería de varios hombres para su ejecución. Hoy en día, estas tareas son realizadas mediante...
Can my employer misclassify me to avoid paying workers comp?
California has some of the strongest labor laws in the country. Recently, it took on tech and retail giants in the Golden State when it created AB5. The gig law took effect at the start of 2020 and has reaffirmed California’s stance on ensuring workers like you...
3 tips for keeping your workers’ comp claim on track
Workplace injuries are common, and you may wonder how you will ever get back to living a normal life following an accident at work. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2019, private employers reported 2.8 million nonfatal injuries and illnesses. The...
3 common myths about workers’ compensation
If you get injured at work, you can make a claim for workers' compensation benefits. According to the State of California Department of Industrial Relations, these benefits can include medical care, temporary disability, permanent disability, supplemental job...
Can your family get SSDI benefits?
If you qualify and receive Social Security Disability benefits, you may be able to get additional benefits for your family. The Social Security Administration explains that your children and spouse may be able to get benefits. In addition, a former spouse and adult...