After a workplace injury, the last thing you want is a drawn-out legal battle or months of back-and-forth with the insurance company. You just want to move on with your life, and a lump-sum settlement sounds like the way to do it. If you’re wondering if you can get a...
Factory workers manufacture and assemble goods that people and businesses count on. These workers face significant hazards on each shift, but it’s up to their employers to take steps to keep those workers safe. These are some of the more common hazards that factory...
Filing a workers’ compensation claim is the first step toward getting the financial support you need after a job-related injury. However, the process doesn't always move quickly, and there may be moments of uncertainty along the way. Learning more about how things...
When people think of workers’ compensation, they often picture a need for compensation following sudden accidents—falls, machinery injuries or lifting-related strains, for example. Workers’ comp certainly does cover such injuries. However, California workers’...
Construction workers face many hazards because they work with heavy machinery at great heights and are exposed to physically demanding tasks. When construction workers encounter accidents in their line of work, they can rely on workers’ compensation as a crucial...
California workers’ compensation law has been amended in recent years to make it easier for firefighters to get treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) covered. There’s no question that with California’s “fire season” now essentially all year long, the...
In many professions, such as the construction industry, falls from ladders are an inherent risk that workers face. But there’s no way for them to avoid using ladders in all instances, despite the fact that falls are one of the top reasons for fatal workplace...
Needlestick injuries are among the most common causes of hospital staff injuries. These injuries can lead to infections and long-term health issues How do these injuries happen? Below, we explore some of the more notable causes of needlestick injuries. Handling and...
Nurses are at high risk of sustaining back injuries due to the nature of the job. Employers in the medical industry are required to prevent such injuries by providing proper training, implementing safety protocols, encouraging communication between departments...
Service workers often receive low wages for their efforts. They have stressful job responsibilities that include dealing with frustrated customers. They may even have irregular schedules, which can make it difficult for them to maintain a second job and handle...
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