Injured Workers Should Not Stand Alone
If you are like most California residents, you rely on a job to pay bills, put a roof over your head and provide for your family. Whether you work in an office, in a warehouse or on a construction site, a severe injury that prevents you from working puts other areas...
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...
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...
Most people know when they get an injury at work, they’ll get workers' compensation. What many people do not know is that workers’ compensation is meant to cover four different types of financial loss. It pays to know what your compensation should cover, and you can...
Workers' compensation is a no-fault system, which means that most of the time, if you file a claim, you will get an approval. However, there may be a situation wherein the administrator does not feel that workers' compensation covers your claim. If you receive a...
The Amazon fulfillment center in Patterson has brought many jobs to the Modesto area. Even if you do not work in that warehouse, you may work in another one. You must realize, though, that warehouse accidents occur at an almost alarming rate. For example, in U.S....
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...
It is safe to say that most workers in California find comfort in knowing that workers' compensation benefits are available after a workplace accident. However, just because an employer complies with the law to provide workers' compensation coverage does not...
