Many people think that the health care field is a pretty safe field in which to work; after all, the people who comprise that industry are the ones who make sure that others are safe and healthy. However, medical professionals can get hurt on the job just like any...
Watching someone you love deal with the pain of workplace injury is difficult. It can cause you to feel helpless and unsupportive. For those dealing with an injury that occurred on the job, the emotional and mental strain of the event can impact their life as...
Many California work environments contain injury hazards, and while some put your bones or back at risk, others have the potential to impact your ability to hear. Work-related hearing loss is a serious problem in California and across the nation, with an estimated 22...
A deposition is a common part of the process for workers’ compensation claims. In many cases, a workers’ compensation deposition is the first time that a claimant has given such testimony, which can make the process feel intimidating. There are a few tips that can...
Both federal and California state laws provide protections for workers against retaliatory acts from employers. These laws allow employees to engage in such activities as jury duty, parental care and court visits without reprisal. In the area of workers' compensation,...
When you start work at a new job, you likely receive training that includes education on your various employee benefits, including workers' compensation. Nevertheless, it is rarely clear if an injury that occurs during a break period is within the scope of your...
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...
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...
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...
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...