Where The Injured
Go To Protect Their Rights
You might think that you’ll automatically be granted workers’ compensation to help offset your medical costs and lost wages after a workplace accident. But that would be a mistake. The truth is that insurance companies regularly seek to have claims denied or payment...
Repetitive strain injuries, or RSIs, are a common problem for employees in physically and mentally demanding work environments. These injuries do not typically result from one single incident but develop gradually from repeated motions or overuse of certain body...
When you’ve been injured on the job, the hope is that you’ll be able to successfully pursue a workers’ compensation claim, resulting in the recovery of funds needed to offset your lost wages and medical expenses. If you’re familiar with our blog, though, then you know...
Certain workplace safety concerns are industry-specific. Welders and cooks have to worry about burns, while retail employees have to worry about encountering a shoplifter who turns violent. Other safety concerns are relatively universal. They can lead to injuries for...
Springtime can be wonderful in Contra Costa County, with mild temperatures and fairly clear skies. But longtime residents know that summers can be scorching hot. As the climate heats up, these high temperatures appear to be getting higher every year. For workers --...
In California, the workers' compensation system provides a streamlined method for injured employees to receive benefits, even when their employer’s conduct was careless or grossly negligent. Despite the seriousness of the employer’s actions, the law usually requires...
California firefighters are heroes. Yet, when they suffer on-the-job injuries or develop a serious medical condition due to their work, they aren’t always treated fairly by their employers. In fact, sometimes workers’ compensation benefits, which oftentimes provide...
People use different measurements when they are determining which jobs in the United States are most dangerous. The list can also vary from year to year. According to Industrial Safety & Hygiene News, an online magazine that discusses workplace safety, the most...
Cumulative trauma injuries are a significant concern in many workplaces. As a result, many California workers’ compensation claims related to this type of harm are filed every year. Unlike a single accident that causes an immediate injury, cumulative trauma develops...
Each job comes with its risks of accidents, injuries and illnesses; however, some industries are faced with significant risks. The construction industry is one that often places workers in situations where serious and fatal incidents are always possible. While safety...
