Many employees have physically demanding jobs, and those demands sometimes strain their knees. This is particularly common in jobs that involve kneeling, climbing, squatting and lifting, such as construction workers, warehouse employees, flooring installers,...
Where The Injured
Go To Protect Their Rights
Year: 2026
Proving cumulative trauma in California workers comp claims
Injuries from repeated movements or strain often develop slowly, sneaking up before you notice the full impact. You may feel stiffness in your wrists, shoulders or back and at first dismiss it as normal work fatigue. Over time, these aches can worsen and start...
Teen camp counselors, injuries and workers’ comp: What to know
A lot of high school and college students are using part of their spring break to explore summer job opportunities as camp counselors or counselors-in-training (CIT). Whether at a local day camp or a sleep-away camp, these jobs let young people get sunshine and...
School violence presents an injury risk for teachers
Only the worst cases of school violence tend to make the news. People who don't work in an educational environment might underestimate the risks faced by teachers and other school professionals, as only mass casualty events generally attract mass media attention....
When there is a dispute about a worker’s return to work
The goal in most workers’ compensation claims is to help a professional return to their previous occupation, as healthy as possible after sustaining an occupational injury or illness. Whenever possible, the ideal is to completely resolve their symptoms or help them...
When a slip-and-fall leaves a server unable to work
Servers have to move quickly, juggle details about multiple groups of people and maintain a pleasant demeanor the entire time. It is a very demanding profession, but serving in a restaurant can also be relatively lucrative. Servers can earn generous gratuities if they...
What long-term benefits are available for serious work injuries?
A serious injury at work can turn everyday life upside down in an instant. What starts as a normal shift can quickly become months or even years of recovery, uncertainty and financial strain. For many workers, the hardest part isn’t just the injury itself, but...
How long after an injury can you file a workers’ comp in CA?
In California, employees who get injured or sick during their work shifts can file a workers’ comp (WC) claim at the expense of their employers. This no-fault insurance helps provide them with financial support for their medical bills and wage loss while they are in...
Understanding workers’ compensation from a victim’s view
A workplace injury can change your routine, finances and sense of security overnight. Many injured workers feel confused about what support is available and what steps they are expected to take after an accident on the job. Workers' compensation exists to provide...
Examples of repetitive strain injuries
In some cases, when workers suffer injuries on the job, it is due to a single catastrophic event. For example, a worker at the top of a ladder may slip and fall, suffering a traumatic brain injury or a spinal cord injury. It is very clear when the injury occurred, how...
