On behalf of Law Offices of Bo Katzakian | Jan 20, 2021 | Blog, Workers' Compensation
In the state of California, most employers are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance. This means that employees can collect compensation if they’re injured on the job. However, there might be times when workers’ compensation isn’t...
On behalf of Law Offices of Bo Katzakian | Jan 5, 2021 | Blog, Workers' Compensation
When most people hear about workers’ compensation claims, they think of accidents in the workplace that lead to injury. However, California residents should also be aware of occupational diseases that can result in a workers’ compensation claim. State laws...
On behalf of Law Offices of Bo Katzakian | Jan 5, 2021 | Blog, Workers' Compensation
California residents work in various industries, including public safety with jobs like firefighting; health with jobs in nursing and medicine; office jobs, such as administrative assistant; manual jobs, such as construction; and other public employees. Many injuries...
On behalf of Law Offices of Bo Katzakian | Dec 23, 2020 | Blog, High Risk Occupations
During the 1970s, the U.S government noticed that there were a large number of workplace fatalities occurring in California and across the country. This alarming information led to the formation of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or OSHA. Although...
On behalf of Law Offices of Bo Katzakian | Nov 30, 2020 | Blog, Workers' Compensation
In the unfortunate event that you are involved in a workplace accident, the next step is to speak with your employer and apply for workers’ comp. These funds will allow you to heal at home without the stress of not having enough money to pay your monthly bills....
On behalf of Law Offices of Bo Katzakian | Nov 24, 2020 | Blog, Workers' Compensation, Workplace Injuries
Forklifts were built to make our lives easier. But if they’re not used properly, they can cause injuries and even fatalities in the workplace. According to a recent study, nearly 10% of forklifts are involved in a death or injury every year. That doesn’t...
On behalf of Law Offices of Bo Katzakian | Jun 17, 2020 | Blog, High Risk Occupations, Workers' Compensation
The risks to California employees in the workplace are increasing. Now, workers need to worry about additional harms at work that they never had to worry about before. While the coal mining industry is perceived as dangerous, recent reforms have made it safer....
On behalf of Law Offices of Bo Katzakian | Jun 11, 2020 | Blog, Workers' Compensation
In California and around the country, the safety of nurses on the job is a constant concern. They are exposed to risks almost every minute they are working, and those risks can change their lives forever. Sometimes, dangers on the job can even result in death. To...
On behalf of Law Offices of Bo Katzakian | May 19, 2020 | Blog, Workers' Compensation
It isn’t uncommon for large companies in California and across the nation to ignore or overlook worker safety. This is because it’s often cheaper to pay a fine rather than the costs associated with implementing workplace safety protocols. In fact, research...
On behalf of Law Offices of Bo Katzakian | Apr 21, 2020 | Blog, Workers' Compensation
Employers in California want to be especially careful when it comes to their employees’ foot safety. Foot injuries can, after all, permanently diminish a workers’ ability to earn a living. Every year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are...
