Workplace safety depends on employees knowing how to do their jobs safely. When employers don’t give enough training, accidents happen more often. Teaching workers the right skills and safety steps is key to keeping everyone safe. How lack of training increases...
Workplace Injuries
Can social media posts hurt your workplace injury claim?
Social media platforms are a major part of daily life, but they can also influence legal cases. For workplace injury claims, social media activity often becomes evidence that can help or harm a case. Understanding how social media impacts investigations and litigation...
How can workplace fatigue contribute to accidents?
Workplace fatigue is a serious issue that can greatly impact employee health and safety. Fatigue reduces alertness, delays reaction time, and impairs decision-making, making accidents more likely. Understanding the dangers of workplace fatigue can help prevent...
What rights do temporary workers have after a workplace injury?
Temporary workers face unique challenges when they get injured at work. Unlike full-time employees, they may not know their rights or how to get compensation for injuries. Temporary workers need to understand their protections and options after an injury. Right to...
How long do you have to sue after a workplace accident?
If you sustained injuries on the job, you might wonder how long you have to take legal action. The answer depends on several factors, but understanding the basics is important to ensure you act within the required timeframe. The statute of limitations In California,...
How a workplace injury can impact your mental health
When we think of workplace injuries, we often focus only on the physical toll they have on employees. Broken bones, surgical scars and lengthy recoveries are all too common consequences of accidents on the job. However, there's another, often overlooked, aspect of...
Recognizing injury risks in construction and manufacturing
High-risk industries like construction and manufacturing have a higher likelihood of workplace injuries. California, with its numerous construction projects and factories, sees its fair share of these hazards. Common hazards in construction Construction sites are...
Common injuries first responders face on the job
First responders can ensure public safety and provide emergency assistance in California. However, the nature of their work exposes them to various hazards and risks. These risks may lead to common injuries that they face on the job. Understanding these injuries can...
How can sinkholes lead to injuries for construction workers?
Construction work can be dangerous, but some risks are less obvious than others. One of these hidden dangers is sinkholes. Sinkholes form suddenly and can cause serious injuries to construction workers. Understanding how sinkholes develop and the risks they pose is...
Common injuries that warehouse workers face
Working in a warehouse can be physically demanding, and workers often face a range of injuries due to the nature of their job. Even with safety measures in place, employees must remain alert to avoid a potential accident or injury. There are five common injuries that...