In the midst of all the brain-injury hubbub in the NFL, it sometimes seems as if everybody is trying to get a piece of the action. That, at least, is what Deion Sanders said back in February during the Superbowl pregame show. Ironically, or perhaps hypocritically,...
Readers will recall that the state of California passed new rules last September that tightened up the requirements for professional athletes to qualify for workers’ compensation. The legislation effectively prevents athletes who spent a small portion of their career...
Roads are essential to many aspects of society. However, the maintenance of roads in California and other states requires a significant amount of manpower. This is why construction workers are important to the local transportation authority’s ability to expand the...
A variety of laws passed in 2013 are set to go into effect in 2014, many of them benefitting California workers. Much of the legislation was pushed by Democratic lawmakers hoping to help out workers still suffering from the economic recession, as many have been...
Back and neck pain and injuries are a common occurrence in many work settings, but there are some professions where workers are particularly at risk. Hearing this, most people would tend to think of jobs in construction and the trades, but one of the most prominent...
In many ways, determining whether one is eligible for workers’ compensation benefits is quite simple. If an individual has been injured during the course of employment, that person generally qualifies for workers’ compensation, if applicable. However, there are times...
There are some injuries in the workplace that are more gruesome than others. One of the most horrific workplace injuries is when a person loses an appendage. This can be particularly tragic since this type of injury will permanently affect every aspect of a victim’s...
When working in any type of automotive center, it is important to be fully aware of one’s surroundings. Workers in these types of environments are regularly faced with various types of heavy machinery and dangerous materials, whether they are in California or in...
Injuries are possible in any working environment, but obviously, there are some industries that carry more risk than others. In these industries, which include construction, logging, animal processing, and nursing, it is important for workers to understand their...
Los Angeles readers who pay attention to issues concerning accidents at work may know that late last month, the California Senate approved a measure, which would provide more time for the families of deceased first responders to file for workers’ compensation death...