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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
If you receive an injury on the job, there is a good chance you are eligible for workers' compensation benefits. These pay for medical care and lost wages while you are recovering from your injuries. If your injury prevents you from working for a period of time, you...
If you had an injury at work, there is a good chance you filed a workers' compensation claim. If there was a denial of the claim, you may be wondering what your next steps should be. The first is to find out why there was a denial, as there are various reasons why it...