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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...
The vast majority of workplace accidents in California fall into one of three categories: slips and falls, overexertion, and contact with equipment. Every year, hundreds of workers are forced to take time off after sustaining injuries that may have been preventable....
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...
Electricians in California face a variety of hazards whenever they are on a job site. For instance, accidentally touching a live wire could result in a significant injury or death. Furthermore, these individuals may be at risk of falling from heights while working on...
Workers injured in San Jose, California, or another nearby city should know what the workers' compensation program covers. As to the nature of the injury, the program can cover physical injuries, including those caused by repetitive motions like carpal tunnel...
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....
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 just include...
The distraction caused by cellphones isn't a problem that exists only on highways. Employees in California may find it shocking that cellphone-related distractions in the workplace have become prevalent in workers' compensation claims. While mainly in the construction...
Worker's compensation can be denied to injured people for many reasons. In a recent case, an Arkansas man was denied benefits after the court learned that he worked for other companies shortly after being injured. The man filed for workers' compensation after he...
Workers in California who get injured on the job may qualify for certain benefits, such as workers' compensation, Social Security disability and state disability. However, these benefits are not the same, and many people get confused over them. It helps to understand...
When workplace hand injuries make it impossible to use one or more hands, it limits your ability to work and continue earning. Workers’ comp insurance should pay for your medical costs and loss of earnings. Commonly occurring hand injuries can be serious Hand injuries...