Suffering a traumatic brain injury at work means that the employee will need urgent medical care. In more severe cases, that care will continue long-term. The effects of the injury may also persist, which means the person may have to adjust their entire life. One...
Medical environments expose employees to physical strain, unpredictable behavior and fast‑paced conditions that lead to serious injuries. Workers' compensation provides medical care and wage replacement, but the process can be complex due to the nature of healthcare...
Getting a medical bill after a workplace injury can be confusing, especially if you already filed a workers’ compensation claim. The bill may have been sent to you instead of the party responsible for handling your work-related medical expenses. Before paying it,...
The Focus Four are an important consideration for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), as they identify the four main ways workers in the construction industry suffer injuries. Often, these injuries are fatal or can lead to severe ramifications,...
You have been receiving treatment for a workplace injury, but your doctor now says you have reached maximum medical improvement (MMI). That can sound as if the doctor is saying you have recovered and your workers’ compensation claim is over – but that isn’t...
When an injured Californian is ready to settle their workers’ compensation claim, they may be given two options: a “stipulated” award or a “compromise and release.” Both resolve the claim, but they have very different consequences. What’s the right choice? The answer...
A workplace injury does not always happen because of a dangerous condition or something you did yourself. A coworker’s mistake could cause the accident. When another employee causes your injury, you may wonder if workers’ compensation still applies. Here are the key...
A construction site injury does not always mean that a workers’ compensation claim is the only option. California’s workers' compensation “exclusive remedy” rule generally prevents employees from suing their own employer for workplace injuries, subject to limited...
If you work part time or through a temporary staffing agency, you may wonder whether you qualify for workers' compensation benefits after a workplace injury. Many employees mistakenly believe that only full-time workers receive these benefits. In California, however,...
Workplace accidents can occur due to factors outside of everyone's control. Inclement weather, machinery malfunctions and a host of other sudden and uncontrollable occurrences can lead to workers getting hurt on the job. Occasionally, someone in the workplace is...