When you are injured at work, worker’s comp can cover your medical bills and provide compensation for missed work time while you recover. Most injuries are resolved within days or weeks. However, it may take longer to reach maximum medical improvement, and in some...
Month: March 2025
Seeking workers’ comp for chronic conditions is often wise
In California, workers’ compensation eligibility is not limited to scenarios involving sudden injuries like falls or equipment accidents. Many employees develop chronic health conditions over time due to the demands of their jobs—yet far too many remain silent about...
Sharps injuries can be life-threatening for healthcare workers
People who work in healthcare provide valuable services for the patients they care for. That care often comes with considerable risks, including being injured by sharps. These objects, which include needles, syringes, scalpels and others that are sharp, can lead to...
Obstacles to mental health care for firefighters persist
Firefighters are considered heroes throughout the country and around the world – but probably nowhere more than in California, where wildfires have become increasingly more destructive in recent years. Firefighters are often called to work multiple shifts without a...
The color of your car can help keep you safe
When people shop for new cars, they are often looking for high safety ratings and positive crash test ratings. They may also be looking for specific safety equipment, such as automatic braking systems or blind-spot monitoring systems. They want the safest possible...