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...
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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,...
You don’t need to be a citizen to claim California workers’ comp
Workers' compensation benefits have been around for decades. Almost everyone knows that employers in California have to carry insurance to protect their workers in case they get hurt on the job or acquire some kind of work-related illness. Despite workers'...
How is the value of a California workers’ compensation claim calculated?
A workplace accident can leave injured workers uncertain about their financial future. Will workers’ compensation really provide them with enough to manage their household expenses and the cost of recovery? To answer these critical questions, workers may want to know...
What happens when workers’ comp ends before you’re better?
Workers' compensation is a crucial lifeline for those who get hurt on the job or develop a medical condition due to work. Workers can count on receiving 100% coverage for necessary medical care and the partial replacement of their wages through disability benefits for...
Common injuries in the warehouse
Warehouse work can be lucrative, provide a great deal of stability, and often require little in terms of education or trade skills. However, that attractiveness comes the risk of many injuries that you cannot ignore, such as: Lifting injuries In a warehouse, the...
How fast do you have to report a workplace injury?
Not all workplace injuries are instantly obvious or get automatically reported. Many will, of course, especially in the case of catastrophic injuries and accidents that mean work grinds to a halt and everyone responds to the incident. But these major catastrophes are...
When workers’ comp wants to end benefits but you aren’t better
Getting hurt on the job can mean that you aren't able to keep working until you recover. You may require surgery, physical therapy or other expensive medical care. Beyond that, the time off of work can also have a substantial financial impact. Workers' compensation...
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