The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics says that there are over one million emergency room visits across the country each year for serious hand injuries caused by workplace accidents. Safety authorities cite distractions as the primary cause for many of these injuries....
Where The Injured
Go To Protect Their Rights
Year: 2019
Inappropriate PPE for eyes leads to workers’ compensation claims
Various occupations expose California workers to face and eye hazards, and it is the responsibility of their employers to ensure they have appropriate personal protection equipment. However, not all employers prioritize workers' safety, and too many workers'...
Workers’ compensation: Lone construction workers face many risks
California workers in the construction industry are near the top of the list of most dangerous occupations. When they work on projects in remote locations, the risks are even higher. Compliance with prescribed safety standards is crucial, even though they are covered...
Can A Denied Workers’ Comp Claim Be Appealed?
If you are dealing with a serious workplace injury or illness, you may soon realize the impact it will have on your life in the future. Specifically, it may hinder your ability to earn a living, throwing your finances into disarray. But then you realize that you can...
Workers’ compensation: Burn injuries can be life-changing
California workers in various occupations risk suffering burn injuries, which are classified according to their severity. Although a victim of a serious burn injury might be in shock in the immediate aftermath of the incident, it is essential to recognize the severity...
Will workers’ compensation cover food truck worker’s death?
Sometimes, the circumstances under which workplace injuries occur give rise to uncertainty about the rights of injured workers. The California Highway Patrol is investigating a recent accident in which a food truck worker lost his life. It was also reported to the...
How does workers’ compensation treat employee burnout?
Incessant workplace stress has become a recognized cause of employee burnout. Workers across all industries in California and the rest of the country are at risk. According to the World Health Organization, burnout syndrome is a diagnosable occupational disease....
3 most common workplace injuries leading to missed work
Workplace injuries are serious problems that workers shouldn't have to deal with. Employers must take steps to ensure that they are providing safe places for their employees. Because there are some injuries that are more common than others, it is critical that all...
City worker’s death might lead to workers’ compensation claim
The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health has launched an investigation into the recent death of a city worker in Palo Alto. Reportedly, the 42-year-old worker was one of five city employees who worked on the upgrading of an electrical transformer. He...
Workers’ Compensation claims might result from sleep deprivation
Health care workers, police officers and big rig operators in California might be interested in the results of a recent study in another state. It involved an analysis of data from a National Health Interview Survey, which was conducted among 15,000 adults...