Injured Workers Should Not Stand Alone
When you file a workers’ compensation claim, it will need to go through a screening process to determine if you can receive benefits. However, the California Department of Industrial Relations explains you do get some upfront benefits and rights before the insurer...
Ordinary skin problems like itches or rashes prove irritating but easily treatable. But there are skin disorders with a more severe impact and are harder to treat. Suffering a chemical burn or a skin disease could prevent you from earning an income to live on. If your...
Administrative workers have different workplace risks than those in fields such as industry, health care and construction. However, those who work in offices should still be aware of ways to prevent workplace injuries. Review these safety tips if you make your living...
Few things are more stressful than sustaining a serious injury. After all, not only must you deal with pain and medical appointments, but you may also lose your ability to work. If your injury occurs at the workplace, though, you may be eligible for workers'...
The doctor-patient relationship is critical to help you recover from a workplace injury. Disagreeing with your doctor could delay your prospects for treatment and an eventual return to work. For instance, you may agree with your doctor on the diagnosis of your injury...
“Estamos en un país libre”, dicen muchos, y es cierto. Se presume que las relaciones de trabajo en California y en todo Estados Unidos son “a voluntad” y que tanto empleados como empleadores pueden resolver empezar o terminar una relación. Si bien esto es verdad y...
Whether you suffered an injury at work and you want to apply for workers' compensation benefits, you are a business owner worried about workplace accidents or you are an employee concerned about on-the-job hazards, it is smart to review statistics on work-related...
Like most people in Modesto, you likely take great pride in your ability to work to support yourself and your family. That ride may be so strong, in fact, that you choose to pursue a career with a physical issue (such as joint abnormality) that might otherwise make...
La Administración de Seguridad Social (SSA) es el organismo encargado de determinar si a usted le corresponde o no recibir dinero por discapacidad. Para evaluar esto, la SSA tendrá en cuenta (enlace en inglés) si usted trabajó lo suficiente recientemente y si tiene...
Those who enjoy caring for people in California often work in the healthcare industry. While this industry is relatively safe, you can still get injured while working as a healthcare professional. One of the most common ways medical workers get hurt is by lifting...
