On behalf of Raymond E. Frost & Associates | Jun 26, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
When California workers are injured on the job, it is natural to be worried about the future. Not only will medical treatment be needed, but there is inevitable concern over lost wages and how to make ends meet. Fortunately, workers’ compensation benefits are...
On behalf of Raymond E. Frost & Associates | Jun 12, 2020 | Health Care Worker Injuries, Workers' Compensation
Workplace safety is a priority for all California workers. This is especially true for nurses. Because the inherent requirements of the job make it necessary for nurses to place themselves in harm’s way, there are unique challenges to maintaining a safe workplace....
On behalf of Raymond E. Frost & Associates | Jun 2, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
In California, there are certain peace officers and first responders who have a right to be compensated for some work-related injuries. It is difficult to defend against these cases because there is a presumption that such injuries occurred while the individuals were...
On behalf of Raymond E. Frost & Associates | Jun 1, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
Construction is among the most dangerous industries with thousands of injuries and deaths arising from construction sites every year. Perhaps you yourself were injured on the job here in Fremont, California. While you won’t need to prove that your employer or...
On behalf of Raymond E. Frost & Associates | May 14, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
Machine operators in California may know about pinch points, and hopefully their employers are ensuring their safety from these hazards. Pinch points refer to any place on a machine where a worker is liable to have a part of the body caught. This can be the area...
On behalf of Raymond E. Frost & Associates | Apr 30, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
Though the number of workplace injuries in California and across the U.S. has seen a slight decline, the same cannot be said for workplace fatalities. In fact, more than 5,000 workers died in 2018, the highest the number has ever been since 2008. Responding to this,...
On behalf of Raymond E. Frost & Associates | Apr 3, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
Perhaps you work in manufacturing, health care or another industry in California that can affect public health and safety. Some experts are recommending that OSHA should publicize any serious violations in these industries as a way to improve safety. It’s a...
On behalf of Raymond E. Frost & Associates | Mar 31, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
Many employers in California have trouble determining when a workplace injury or illness should be recorded on OSHA’s log, called the Form 300. OSHA does have clear standards, though, and these even cover questions like which employers are exempt from the...
On behalf of Raymond E. Frost & Associates | Dec 26, 2019 | Workers' Compensation
California Labor Code Section 3700 requires all employers to take out workers’ compensation coverage. It doesn’t matter if a company has a single worker or multiple ones either. Individuals who own and run a business as a sole proprietor should even take...
On behalf of Raymond E. Frost & Associates | Nov 6, 2019 | Workers' Compensation
As most in California already know, workers’ compensation benefits are meant to provide financial assistance to those who have been injured on the job. Those working in industries where employee injuries are common should thus have an understanding of how to...
