Workers’ Compensation

California law protects employees from retaliation after filing a workers' compensation claim. Unfortunately, some employers still attempt to slowly push employees out the door. It helps to know the signs of possible retaliation. 1. You receive less praise for your...

Wrist pain can be debilitating. For many, carpal tunnel syndrome remains the culprit. When discomfort worsens, it becomes impossible to work or even perform simple chores. Surgery is often the only solution. Thankfully, this is not always the case. Home remedies...

The airline industry encompasses a wide variety of jobs. From baggage handlers to flight attendants, all employees work hard to get passengers from one place to the next. To do this, these employees often deal with work-site risks and possible injuries. Understanding...

When you sustain an injury on the job, the natural reaction is to file for workers' compensation to help you afford medical treatment. However, it can be difficult to prove that your injury is work-related if the cause is a repetitive strain or repetitive motion. The...

When you think of injuries in the workplace, you likely think of the sprains, strains and breaks that come with trips and falls. More practically, workplace injuries come in a variety of types and from many sources. While you may hope that the air in your workplace is...

When they think of being injured on the job, many people envision single, catastrophic events. This could include a construction worker falling from a great height or a nurse hurting their back while lifting someone. But the truth is that many working people in...

Burn injuries can be among the most painful and impactful for California workers. They can expect long periods out of work and a grueling rehabilitation process. In the meantime, they will suffer both physically and financially. There are treatments for serious burns...

In California, medical professionals can suffer injuries in a variety of circumstances. Some of the more common may involve cuts from sharp objects, needle pricks, trauma from falls or broken bones. Most people don’t associate medical care with lifting injuries, but...

California workers might have a bad day on the job and end up getting hurt while performing their tasks. Acute injuries account for many workers' compensation claims. Slip-and-fall accidents, back strain from lifting a heavy object, and suffering burns are typical...