Back injuries affect a huge number of workers every year. In fact, it is the number one reason globally that employees call out of work. These injuries often end up treated like a temporary nuisance. But in a surprisingly large number of cases, they can prove...
Year: 2022
What are some subtle signs of a traumatic brain injury?
Whether you climb high up on a scaffold or operate a vehicle on a construction site, a hit to your head can leave you feeling strange. Learning about what a traumatic brain injury looks like and how it may not seem obvious at first is essential for anyone suffering at...
What does it mean to predesignate your personal doctor?
Suffering an injury at your workplace can leave you with serious health problems that you may only want to address with your personal doctor. Fortunately, you can select your preferred physician to treat you under state workers' compensation coverage if you have...
Lessons from some unusual workplace accidents
Workplace accidents happen in Los Angeles and throughout the world regularly. The majority of accidents fall into common categories such as slips and falls and overexertion injuries. A few accidents seem quite unusual, though they do provide lessons in the dangers...
The 5 types of workers’ compensation benefits
Workers in California are protected from on-the-job injury by workers’ compensation insurance. According to Forbes, it is a criminal offense in the state for an employer to not cover this type of insurance. Any business owner who employs more than one person must have...
What are some common scaffolding injuries?
When you climb up on high platforms while working on a construction site, you may not realize at first how much danger surrounds you. Even one small action that goes wrong can lead to a serious head or back injury. Negligent coworkers or unsafe scaffolding impact the...
Construction injuries often involve third-party fault
In California, all employers must carry some form of workers’ compensation coverage in case of employee injury. Under workers’ comp, you may be able to receive medical coverage, lost wage payments and other benefits if you experience a job-related injury. Workers'...
Who is at fault in a workplace injury?
From machinery accidents to repetitive overuse, many things can cause workplace injuries. California has a no-fault workers' compensation system that supports injured workers and protects employers, too. If you experience an injury at work, you should know about the...
Do you qualify for supplemental job displacement?
Returning to work after an injury can be difficult, especially if you are unable to do the job you did before. Workers' compensation provides you with help and benefits that will get you back to work. One such benefit is supplemental job displacement. This provides up...
How will you receive treatment for a work injury under the MPN?
The state of California has developed a medical provider network (MPN) to diagnose and treat work-related injuries. Does your employer have an approved MPN? If so, what steps should you take to receive treatment through this network? About medical provider networks As...