Injured Workers Should Not Stand Alone
If you were recently injured on the job in California and require medical care to recover, you are probably wondering if you can visit your own doctors for treatment. Understanding what California workers' compensation law says about choosing your own doctor can help...
When your California job involves performing the same or similar tasks over and over again, you face a heightened risk of suffering repetitive motion injuries. Work-related repetitive motion injuries and musculoskeletal disorders are among the most common reasons...
These days, more and more places have come to acknowledge the fact that mental health illnesses can cause just as much disability in a person as physical ailments. Thus, more people with issues like anxiety ask the same question: is their mental illness eligible for...
If you suffered an injury on the job and are now unable to work because of it, there is no doubt you are hoping to file a successful claim for workers' compensation. If the insurance company has denied your initial claim, there may be an opportunity for you to appeal,...
In 2020, millions of people began to transition from the job site to the home office. Today, many employees still work remotely. Most remote employees enjoy the same company benefits as their office co-workers, but does that include workers’ compensation coverage?...
While every industry carries its own hazards, it is no surprise that those employed in the construction industry face greater on-the-job risks to their physical safety than employees who work seated at a desk all day. The state of California is home to a variety of...
A tractor is an important piece of farm equipment, but it can also be dangerous. According to OSHA, most of the injuries and deaths that farmworkers sustain are due to tractor accidents. An overturn is a particularly dangerous type of tractor accident in which the...
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....
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...
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...
