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...
Workers’ Compensation
When is a car accident work-related?
California law allows various on-the-job injuries to qualify for work-related insurance claims. Sometimes, a car accident may fall under workers' compensation coverage. Driving a truck or vehicle for a living makes a crash eligible for a workers' comp claim. However,...
4 light duty options for injured construction workers
In the construction industry, employees lift heavy supplies and perform physically demanding tasks, making workplace injuries possible. After an injury, doctors overseeing workers' compensation claims may allow employees to return to work on light duty before...
Is the pain in your hands caused by work?
A hands-on job may place stress and overexertion on your hands and arms. When the pain leads you to a doctor for help, you may have the makings of a workers' compensation claim. Workplace injuries can include a variety of longer-term damage caused by your job or...
Can undocumented workers apply for workers’ comp benefits?
From farms, factories and construction companies to restaurants, hotels and hospitals, California businesses rely on immigrant workers to do many types of jobs. Often immigrants who are not yet U.S. citizens are willing to take on work that involves a high risk of...
Can a return-to-work strategy help you?
Experiencing an injury at your job in California could cause you uncertainty and bring your career to an abrupt halt. You might not know how long your recovery will take or if your injury will impact you long-term. A return-to-work strategy can help you visualize what...
What could cause your employer to deny your claim?
Even though you might feel like you have a concrete workers' compensation claim, there could still be reasons why your employer chooses to deny it. A rejected claim could have detrimental effects on you both financially and professionally. Knowing potential...
Are you on the verge of overexertion at work?
You do not mind putting in your full effort every time you go to work. Still, if your job duties require you to be at work for more than 40 hours per week, you may be on the verge of overexertion. According to reporting from the CBS affiliate in Los Angeles, 60% of...
How does fatigue contribute to workplace accidents?
It is common for people to make jokes or excuses about how little sleep they get each night, but job-related injuries due to fatigue are no laughing matter. Failing to get a good night’s rest can result in serious accidents at work. According to the CDC, a broad...
Ladder falls a top cause of injuries and fatalities in construction
Ladder use is common on most California construction sites. Yet, ladder-related injuries are also common in the industry, some of which wind up proving fatal. Even when a ladder incident does not lead to a construction worker’s death, he or she may still experience...