Where The Injured
Go To Protect Their Rights
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...
When you’ve been injured at work and pursue a workers’ compensation claim, your employer’s insurance company is going to look for ways to deny you the financial support that you need. One way they do this is by requiring you to undergo an independent medical...
If you have been injured at work, your injuries may prevent you from working for several months. In California, workers may file a claim for workers’ compensation to receive financial support and medical benefits after a work-related injury or illness. Workers’ comp...
The federal Medicare program pays for the healthcare of people who have reached a certain age. As is the case with many federal programs, the government takes steps to protect the bottom line of this federally funded healthcare program. One of these steps is that...
