Injured Workers Should Not Stand Alone
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...
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...
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...
Wear and tear injuries are common in professions that involve continual movement and repetitive motions. For nurses, who are on their feet and hands-on with patients for an entire shift, these little everyday actions can add up quickly. If you are a nurse and feel...
Back injuries serve as one of the most common injuries that keep workers from returning to work, or that cause them to call out of work in the first place. Knowing this alone, it is easy to see exactly how back injuries can impact a work situation. After suffering...
