Now more than ever, Californians are choosing to avoid going from store to store and have goods delivered right to their doorsteps. Whether ordering food from their favorite restaurant, or clothing and household goods online, this increase in online ordering has led to a demand for delivery drivers. However, working as a delivery driver comes […]
A workers’ compensation claim may commonly be associated with an injury that results from an accident. However, a person may also qualify to receive workers’ compensation after contracting certain illnesses at work or related to their working environment. A new bill passed by the California State Legislature and signed into law by the Governor in […]
The loss of income from a workplace fatality could be as devastating to the family as the loss of the loved one who died. According to the California Guidebook for Injured Workers, the workers’ compensation system takes into account the effects of the lost income on family members. Workers’ compensation benefits may be available to the family after […]
Work-related injuries can have a disastrous effect on your career. You may need workers’ compensation benefits but fear that you employer will retaliate if you apply. That should not happen: retaliation and discrimination can be a violation of California law. If you have a work-related injury or illness, you have rights. Here are some things you […]
Going through the workers’ compensation process can be frustrating and take a very long time. This is why some injured employees think about trying to sue their employer for compensation as opposed to going through workers’ compensation insurance. However, in the majority of instances, this is not possible. Workers’ compensation insurance is a no-fault system intended to […]
Working in health care exposes you to more risks than the average employee, and many of those risks stem from lifting and shifting heavy patients. Your risk of suffering a lifting-related injury is so notable, in fact, that it is the biggest threat you face in your line of work. According to Healthcare Business & […]
You may have sustained a mild sprain to your wrist, but this is more than an inconvenience since it will cause you to lose time at work. You injured your wrist picking up a box of copier supplies and now you cannot type without pain. Can you file a claim for workers’ compensation benefits? Common […]
When you accept a new job, you should feel confident in knowing that your employer must provide you a safe environment in which to perform your work. Should an accident occur while at work, you should also feel confident in knowing that you may qualify to receive financial or other benefits through the workers’ compensation […]
From a physical and mental health perspective, workplace accidents carry a heavy toll. Many workers are unable to perform simple tasks following a devastating job-related accident, such as walking or using their arms. Moreover, many experience depression or anxiety as a result of their circumstances. However, the financial toll of these accidents often creates serious […]
From road construction projects to contractors trying to finish a relatively small project on time, there are a number of times when construction work takes place during the night. When proper safety measures are taken and workers are careful, working at night is not necessarily more dangerous than the day. However, in some instances the […]
