Injured Workers Should Not Stand Alone
California workers often face back injuries on the job. In fact, back injuries are one of the biggest reasons that workers stay at home or take sick leave. But how damaging can these injuries be? Today we will answer that question. We will take a look at how back...
California employees working remotely have the same rights as those working on site. Injuries and illnesses that you sustain while on-the-job at home may qualify for workers’ compensation benefits. Working remotely generally requires a designated office with a...
Factory work often requires hands-on labor performed on and around large machinery, but what happens when you, as a laborer, are injured on the job? Accidents at factories are usually more common than in other employment sectors, no matter the nature of your daily...
As a secretary, you may not think of your job as dangerous. But while an office may not be as hazardous as a construction site, it does not mean your workplace is free of risks. In fact, you are prone to certain injuries and may be able to seek workers’ compensation...
It is safe to say that most California workers have a good understanding of how and why workplace injuries occur. For example, they know that falling from a ladder might result in significant injuries or even death. As such, they take precautions to enhance their...
Any job can be dangerous. Even office workers might trip over a piece of frayed carpet, bang their heads and suffer a brain injury, for example. However, some jobs are far more dangerous than others and people in them are more likely to suffer workplace injuries....
Those employed in the California healthcare and social service industries know all too well how violence can lead to workplace injuries. These workers deserve praise for choosing to work in potentially dangerous situations such as emergency rooms, correctional...
Many industries in California task workers with handling or working in the vicinity of extremely heavy objects. For example, road construction involves the use of equipment weighing several tons. Bridge construction often means working underneath massive steel and...
Muscle strains are common and painful injuries that can easily be suffered at work. You could strain a muscle while lifting something that is too heavy, while running or hurrying on the job site or while slipping and falling on the stairs -- just to name a few...
When someone says that they broke their arm at work, what does that really mean? We often use the word "broken" as a description for an injury. However, there are many different types of fractures. They all come with different levels of pain, treatment methods and...
