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...
Workers’ Compensation
Hand injuries are a major concern for factory workers
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...
Be sure you don’t mix cleaning solutions
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...
3 reasons workers may face challenges if they need workers’ comp
When you get hurt at work, you probably immediately understand that the California workers' compensation program can help. State law requires that all employers carry coverage, and even someone working part-time who gets hurt on their first day on the job can get...
Injury risks in the fast-food industry
Over 5 million people are employed in the food and beverage industry in the U.S. and the fast-food sector is at the heart of this. With customers relying on a quick fix for nourishment, the work is fast-paced and strenuous at times. While most workers manage to get...
What if your work injury forces you to change jobs?
The longer you work the same job, the more skills you will become at performing your role. A deeper understanding of your work functions and your industry will make you a better employee. Those years of hard-won experience may mean that you receive premium wages for...
Why should you worry about robots at work?
Robots are taking over the world. If you work in manufacturing, they are right there beside you and are just as dangerous as fiction authors predicted. Robots can kill and injure you, yet they are not going to do it with a high-tech gun, and they are not going to do...
How do I prove that my injury is work-related?
If you are hurt at work, the first thing you want to do is seek treatment so you can get back on your feet and continue providing for your family. The last thing you want is to get into an argument with your employer or the insurance company about the validity of your...
Who covers your bills after a crash while driving for work?
If someone crashes into you out on the road, you know that you can make a claim against their insurance for your medical bills and vehicle repairs. If you get hurt while working, you know that you can file a request for workers' compensation insurance benefits for...
Can you file workers’ compensation over an on-the-job assault?
When times get tough, people get tense – and not everybody knows how to manage their feelings properly. If you work in retail, hospitality services or healthcare, the odds are high that you’ve witnessed more than your fair share of outbursts from customers, clients...