Injured Workers Should Not Stand Alone
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
If you have experienced an injury on the job, you may feel overwhelmed and unsure where to start. These feelings can be understandable, but focusing on them too much may not be beneficial. While the task of filing for worker's comp may seem like a daunting one, the...
Losing your ability to hear can not only be stressful in your everyday life, but you might not be able to stay at your current job. Interacting with other workers may prove difficult, plus your job could become dangerous if you cannot listen to hazardous situations in...
