Forklifts are dangerous pieces of equipment in any work environment. Many workers' compensation claims involving forklift-related accidents are filed every year. Following the January death of an international marine cargo handler employee, the California Division of...
Where The Injured
Go To Protect Their Rights
Year: 2018
Workers’ compensation claims will follow wildfires
As massive wildfires threaten lives and properties across California, the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health reminded employers of the hazards posed by wildfire smoke. All workers in areas where smoke is present are at risk. Wildfire smoke contains...
Falls from heights cause high workers’ compensation claims
The National Safety Council says number two on the list of primary causes of work-related deaths is fall accidents from heights. Nationwide, including California, approximately 10,000 construction workers suffer fall-related injuries every year, bringing about some of...
Workers’ compensation benefits will cover fall injury costs
Slips, trips and falls are chronic hazards in all industries in California, and despite all the focus on it in safety training and protective gear and devices, the number of incidents increases every year. This rise is also reflected in the number of workers'...
Some jobs come with a risk of knee injuries
Many professions have duties that include a lot of knee usage. From having to climb up ladders to heavy lifting, your knees can get a real workout during the day. This is especially true for manual laborers, including cable and carpet installers, linemen, factory...
Personal injury: Swimming pool safety legislation updated
With the California summer in full swing, parents must consider the safety of their children around swimming pools. Authorities say drownings of children between ages 1 and 4 years are the second leading cause of toddler deaths in the state, and even those...
Workers’ compensation benefits cover ergonomic injuries
Safety authorities say a significant percentage of workplace injuries suffered nationwide, including in California, are caused by overexertion. In fact, they say that this is the primary contributor of costs for workers' compensation. Thousands of people miss workdays...
SSDI, LTD, workers’ comp — who qualifies for which benefits?
Many California workers think that debilitating injuries only happen to others. However, unanticipated injuries or illnesses can befall anyone, and understanding eligibility for the different types of benefits -- SSDI, LTD and workers' compensation -- could prevent...
How can passengers take precautions against personal injury?
Many young and inexperienced drivers will use California roads this summer. Multiple lives are lost in car accidents involving teen drivers every year, and in many cases, it is the passengers who are killed or severely injured. When this happens, the driver might be...
Carpal tunnel syndrome: A progressive injury
People who type a lot and those who use their hands in a repetitive motion are at risk for carpal tunnel syndrome. This is a cumulative injury that can lead to limited mobility and trouble with being able to do the tasks at hand. In some cases, workers who suffer this...