Most people think workplace injuries are only limited to traumatic injuries. However, it is not the case. Psychological injuries which affect your mental wellbeing are also considered workplace injuries and are covered by workers’ compensation. A stressful environment...
Workers’ compensation claims rely on you being able to prove the extent of your illness or injury. The workers’ compensation administrator will consider all the evidence and reach a conclusion on how work-related injury or illness has impacted your daily life. Of...
Following a workplace accident, you may be awarded workers' compensation benefits for your injuries. Receiving such benefits means that you cannot sue your employer for the workplace accident, but it does not stop you from taking legal action against a third party...
Working in an office should be safe, right? Well, that’s usually the case, but there are still hazards and issues that may lead to injuries. Many office workers struggle with injuries related to repetitive strain, for example, such as typing for long hours or sitting...
Workers in some industries, such as construction and manufacturing, may be told that they need to wear steel-toe shoes at work. While it might seem like overkill to some people, this is actually an important safety consideration for many jobs. Steel-toe boots are...
There are dangers associated with every job, but those involving cars or heavy machinery are particularly dangerous. Crush injuries, the broader category to which caught-in or struck by injuries belong, are particularly hazardous to workers' health. Manufacturing,...
The state of California is home to several industrial and manufacturing jobs. These employment opportunities can provide workers with a solid income, allowing them to support and care for their families. Unfortunately, a workplace accident can leave you severely...
Workers often assume that they can never refuse to do a task when instructed to do it by their boss. They believe they agreed to take the job and so they have to do whatever they’re told while they’re on the clock, or they’ll be fired. This is true in some senses,...
With the temperatures starting to rise in California, employers who have workers outside should ensure they have what they need to remain safe. Even some workers who are indoors will need special protections because the outdoor heat makes the conditions indoors hotter...
Every state differs slightly when it comes to the workers' compensation laws in place. However, if you are employed in California and you were injured in the workplace, you'll be glad to know that the workers' compensation laws are some of the most generous in the...
