Workers’ Compensation

Working in a warehouse is often a well-paying job, but the dangers employees face aren’t always worth the pay and benefits. A serious injury in a warehouse could cause life-long disabilities and even lead to fatal wounds. Sometimes, however, the only work available is...

Some workplace injuries are the result of a true accident. There is a freak occurrence that no one could predict or prevent, and someone gets hurt as a result. However, most workplace incidents are the result of some kind of fault. Sometimes there is a defective tool...

Burnout is a problem often seen in many industries, and the healthcare field is no exception. When workers are feeling overwhelmed and stressed out, it can lead to mistakes and accidents. This may be especially true for those working in high-stress environments, such...

It is well-known that being a police officer can be a dangerous job. When people think about the risks, they often consider the usage of firearms or other weapons by alleged criminals. They imagine a police officer sustaining a firearm wound while trying to stop a...

Lower back pain is extremely common. From office workers to those working in the field, there is a risk of the lower back being injured due to poor ergonomics, repetitive stress and impactful injuries. Fortunately, you can make a workers’ compensation claim for a...

As an immigrant without the right documentation, you know that your options for employment are fairly slim – but you’re never short on work. You regularly get picked up for “day labor” at local farms, factories and construction sites. Unfortunately, the work you do is...

If you’re like most people, you probably aren’t so keen on having a strange doctor put in charge of your medical care. You’d much rather have someone you know treating you. In California, you probably do have that option – but only if you act with a little foresight....

No matter how dangerous your occupation is, getting hurt at work is a possibility. Each day, you report to your workstation believing you are going to have a productive day and return home to your loved ones. Unfortunately, workplace injuries happen when they are...

Whether you operate a forklift to move pallets of finished products to the shipping dock or you operate a machine press all day, your manual strength and dexterity have an important role in your job functions. An injury to your hands might mean that you need to take...

Part of your job may involve using cleaning solutions. Perhaps you work as a janitor, or perhaps part of the duties of your regular job are simply cleaning up your station or the workplace around you. Either way, your company provides you with cleaning solutions to...