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...
Workers’ Compensation
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...
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'...
You rights to workers’ compensation benefits
Most California workers find comfort in knowing that their medical expenses and lost wages will be covered by insurance if they suffer work-related injuries. However, gaining knowledge about the types of injuries and illnesses covered by the state-regulated workers'...
Are virus infections covered by workers’ compensation?
Each year, thousands of workers in California fall victim to any of the flu viruses that happen to be around. According to a spokesperson for the California Workers' Compensation Institute, no diseases or categories of illnesses are excluded from compensation....
How does workers’ compensation treat pre-existing injury
When California workers are involved in workplace accidents that caused significant aggravation to pre-existing injuries, they might be eligible for compensation. However, not all injuries qualify as pre-existing. Only injuries or illnesses that are linked to events...
Prevent falls, a leading killer of older Americans
Falls are the leading cause of accidental death among older Americans. In fact, one in four people over age 65 suffer a fall each year. With an aging baby boomer population, trips to the emergency room for slip-and-fall accidents are becoming increasingly...
Warehouse injuries are common
As online retailers surge and traditional brick-and-mortar stores continue to disappear, jobs in warehouses fulfilling online orders are becoming more abundant. In fact, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that warehouse employment has grown by 90 percent...
Can I get workers’ compensation for repetitive stress injuries?
Worker's compensation is not just for sudden accidents such as falls. Sometimes work-related injuries happen over time, even when you are doing your job correctly. A repetitive stress injury (RSI) may sneak up on you and cause a lot of pain.You should know about the...