Workers’ Compensation

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...

Numerous work environments come with injury risks, and threats to the eyes rank among the most frightening. California workers that face potential injuries to the eyes may wish to brush up on safety practices and procedures. Eye injury risks haunt workers Persons...

California residents may associate formaldehyde with mortuaries and funeral homes, but the colorless substance is also found in many common building and household products. Brief exposure to low levels of formaldehyde is generally considered harmless, but prolonged or...

For a long time, workers' compensation benefits have helped employees find some financial help for work-related bodily harm. Physical damage isn't the only sort of pain a workplace can cause, though. Psychological damage, which is serious and can be devastating, is...

Carpel tunnel syndrome is a common repetitive motion disorder that develops in the hands and wrists over time after years of stress. While it is common among California factory workers or others who must use their hands and wrists constantly while performing job...