Injured Workers Should Not Stand Alone
An employee sustains an injury on the job every seven seconds, states the National Safety Council, and you may be one of the many employees injured at work every year. Depending on the extent of your workplace injury, you may need extensive medical care,...
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...
Traumatic brain damage is one of the most common injuries in workplaces across the nation. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an average of 155 people die every day as a result of traumatic brain injuries. During one year, approximately 2.5...
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...
The injuries you can suffer at work range from minor scrapes and abrasions to serious injuries, such as joint damage. Back injuries are some of the most common and difficult to treat of all potential occupational injuries. People often have inaccurate ideas about who...
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...
Workers' compensation laws and regulations vary among states. While the differences are typically not very large, some of them may matter a great deal to those suffering from a workplace injury. One rule that affects California employees centers on what physician they...
Most people consider some jobs dangerous and other jobs safe. However, the truth is more complicated. Some jobs carry a statistically higher chance of a worker suffering a severe injury. Both hospital workers and construction workers are more likely than the average...
