Workers' compensation is a type of insurance that is available to most workers in the United States. It is designed to protect workers financially in the event that they lose money as a result of being injured in the workplace. Workers' compensation is generally quite...
Month: June 2017
What to do in the immediate aftermath of a workplace injury
A workplace injury can happen suddenly. Even if you assume that the injury is minor, that’s not always the case. If you don’t take the right steps in the immediate aftermath of a workplace injury, you put your health and your financial well-being at risk. Here is what...
Is chronic pain covered by workers’ compensation?
Some jobs require physical movements that take a strain on the body over a prolonged period of time. If you are a manual laborer, work in agriculture or you are a construction worker, it's likely that you are on your feet all day and often have to lift heavy objects...
How to respond to a denied workers’ compensation claim
An injury or illness, resulting from your employment, should be faced with extreme care. In addition to your health and long-term well-being, you should also consider any financial compensation you’re entitled to. When you file a claim for workers' compensation...
How to protect your workers’ compensation claim
If you’re injured on the job, your immediate attention should turn to your injuries, health and receiving the necessary treatment as quickly as you can. While this is important, it’s critical that you also take steps to protect your potential workers’ compensation...
Workplace injuries causing TBI more prevalent in construction
Many people associate traumatic brain injuries with car accidents and contact sports. However, a significant percentage of workplace injuries in the construction industry nationwide, including California, cause TBI. In fact, the National Institute for Occupational...
What are the rights of injured California workers?
Most California workers find comfort in knowing that they will be entitled to financial relief in the event of workplace injuries. However, many have questions about which injuries are covered and to which benefits they will be entitled. The state-regulated workers'...
Do you want to see your own doctor after a workplace injury?
If you would prefer medical treatment by a physician with whom you already have a doctor-patient relationship, you cannot wait to establish this after you suffer a work-related injury. The California workers' compensation system mandates that only workers who have a...
Cleanup health and injury hazards after wildfires
Although wildfires can happen at any time, August and September are the months when Southern California's large fires are more prevalent. Those are the times when thousands of wildfire fighters risk their lives to save others' lives and properties. However, the...
Workplace injuries and illness risks threaten wildfire fighters
Wildfires in California are not uncommon between May and October each year. In the most recent Apple Fire, an estimated 7,800 people and 2,600 residences were evacuated. While thousands of people flee from the fire, firefighters have to go into it and risk severe...
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