When working at a job that requires the use of a ladder at any point, it is important to understand ladder safety. Unfortunately, the improper use of a ladder of any height for any job could potentially lead to an accident that causes serious injury, or worse....
Year: 2017
Year: 2017
3 tips for filing a successful workers’ comp claim
If you have experienced a job-related injury, filing a workers’ compensation claim may be essential for helping you and your family to handle expenses while you recover. In addition to covering medical bills related to your injury, workers’ comp benefits may include...
¿Tengo que llevar a mi jefe a juicio para que me compense por accidente?
Una lesión laboral viene con múltiples consecuencias negativas que van más allá de lo físico. Costos de cirugías, tratamientos de emergencias, tratamientos a largo plazo con medicación y/o rehabilitación, terapia y detrimentos a aspectos de la vida personal. Ahora...
How should a doctor explain your work limitations?
After suffering from a workplace injury, you likely wonder when you can get back to work due to the potential financial risk that going without work for too long can pose. Your treating doctor is the one who will help you out in this situation. It is up to them to get...
Do labor shortages impact injury risks?
An ongoing labor shortage is affecting employers and employees across California and the nation. Research suggests a link between the labor shortage and a worker’s chance of suffering a serious on-the-job injury or fatality. American employers have made some progress...
Modified duty for nurses after filing a workers’ comp claim
As a nurse, your job requires lifting heavy items and being quick on your feet your entire shift. After an injury, you may not be up to these strenuous tasks. Modified duty is available for California nurses after filing a workers' comp claim, allowing you to return...
Can you get disability benefits for anxiety?
When people discuss benefits for disabilities, most jump to the assumption that these are physical disabilities or health-related issues. However, a large chunk of the workforce suffers from mental health problems as well. In many of these cases, victims can and do...
¿Qué derechos tengo si sufrí una lesión permanente en el trabajo?
La vida de una persona cambia por completo después de una lesión permanente. Cuando un trabajador se hace una lesión así durante su jornada laboral, puede pedirle a su empleador que le compense por sus salarios perdidos si nunca va a poder regresar a trabajar o...
Can you get disability benefits for migraines?
Migraines are a headache - literally - to deal with. They actually affect quite a large chunk of the population, with up to 6 percent of men and 18 percent of women suffering from them. Despite this, not many people know about just how devastating a migraine can be....
Why did your SSD benefits stop?
Social security disability benefits can help you maintain a reasonable standard of living while you cannot work. However, the Social Security Administration often requires continued communication to verify that you still qualify for benefits over time. If your SSD...