The purpose of workers' compensation is to facilitate payments to employees who suffer accidents or become incapacitated due to an injury or severe illness contracted while on the job. The compensation you would receive for your injuries depends on their severity....
When working in California, the "coming and going" rule must be considered if you have an accident. If you're traveling from home to begin your workday when the incident occurs, you likely won't get compensated. The same rule applies when you leave your office to go...
Workplace safety is a critical aspect of any industry, but in California, one particular type of injury stands out – eye injuries. Each year, countless workers suffer from avoidable eye injuries, leading to detrimental consequences that affect both their personal...
As shocking as this may seem, at least 2000 American workers sustain job-related eye injuries every single day that requires urgent medical attention. However, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) experts believe that employers and their...
Healthcare workers in California are under some of the most intense stress of any employee out there. All over the United States, it’s estimated that around 54 percent of healthcare workers were already burnt out by the time the pandemic came along. That number only...
Any type of job can place California employees at risk of workplace accidents. While any work injury can be problematic, head injuries place people in danger of long-term damage, massive medical costs and other challenges. Know the causes of workplace head injuries...
Landscaping in California presents many dangers. Those working in this field must be aware of hazards on the job to take steps to prevent injuries. Here are some of the most common landscaping workplace injuries. Slips and falls A fall may occur at the same level when...
California nursing homes, hospitals, healthcare clinics and other medical facilities present hazardous situations. The danger of infection and chemical exposure are some threats that healthcare workers face. Also, The Association of American Medical Colleges reports...
In California, machine shop workers risk several types of injury while performing their daily duties. Burns, lacerations, amputations, chemical hazards and other injuries can happen to workers who are not always alert, aware or prepared. The following five categories...
In 2019, California lawmakers passed SB 542, allowing firefighters and police officers to claim PTSD under workers’ compensation. In the 12 years leading up to the bill’s passage in 2019, statistics show that workers’ compensation claims for PTSD were more frequently...
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