The workers' compensation program in California is one of the most comprehensive in the nation, but independent contractors, volunteers and certain other groups are not covered. Some firefighters wonder if they are covered by workers' comp, and the answer is yes. What...
Hurt on the job? Get the compensation you need from your employer
Working as a police officer means that you're exposed to a number of risks every day. Every traffic stop has the potential to go wrong. You have the potential to be attacked by someone unexpectedly. You could be called to the scene of a dangerous situation. The...
What are common injuries that firefighters suffer?
Data published by the National Fire Protection Association in 2017 showed how a staggering 58,835 firefighters were injured on the job that year. More than half of these injuries occurred while these individuals were fighting fires. That same report highlights many...