Workers’ compensation insurance covers employees in the event of an injury that occurs in the workplace. This coverage provides medical care, wage compensation and recovery support to ill and injured employees, provided their condition occurred during work hours and...
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Restaurant workers need to be aware of these dangers
Restaurant work may not strike most people as a dangerous job. Still, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that 2019 showed an average of nearly 257 daily nonfatal injuries and illnesses. Since jobs in food service present various hazards, restaurant employees...
Common injuries in the housekeeping field
While the field of housekeeping may not seem dangerous to some, the reality is that housekeepers face risks on a daily basis. This can be true whether you are a housekeeper at a hotel, a hospital or a large business or corporation. If you feel concerned about your...
How a fall on the job may impact your future
Whether you work in a warehouse or on a construction site, danger seems to lurk around every corner. With access to heavy equipment and close proximity to other workers, threats to your health abound. One of the most dangerous incidents that can happen on any job is a...
Who can pursue damages after a wrongful death?
Suffering the loss of a loved one to wrongful death is a terrible tragedy. Often, the family does not know how to proceed or what they have the right to claim. In California, you have certain rights and limitations when pursuing damages for wrongful death. If you...
What does workers’ compensation cover in California?
Workers' compensation laws exist to help employees receive medical care for workplace injuries or illnesses. Fault is irrelevant when it comes to this essential compensation. However, in return for receiving these benefits, workers cannot sue their employers over a...
Discover the biggest myths about California Workers’ Compensation
Workman’s Compensation has served Californians for over 100 years. Though regulated by the state, private companies provide the policies that supply the needs of injured workers until they have recovered and can get back to work. The average working Californian does...
Workers’ compensation for domestic workers in California
Work-related injuries do happen and, for many workers in California, the regulations surrounding workers’ compensation may not be clear. An employee of a construction company or warehouse facility will more than likely know if they have coverage, but what about...
What are the most dangerous construction jobs?
Anyone who works in construction is in a high-risk occupation, but certain jobs are even riskier than others. Jobsite Magazine has compiled a list of the most dangerous construction occupations. We hope by better understanding these dangerous jobs, we can help workers...
Mistakes to avoid in a workers’ compensation claim
A workplace injury is a serious matter. When an injury keeps you from working, you miss out on precious income while also collecting medical bills as your regular monthly expenses continue. Workers' compensation is supposed to help employees in situations like these,...
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