Public safety officers play a crucial role in maintaining the safety of people within a community. Firefighters, for instance, risk their lives to save the community from dangerous blazes. In these hazardous situations, injuries and accidents can happen even when they...
Where The Injured
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Workers’ Compensation
Does workers’ compensation cover mental health concerns?
Workers who are coping with medical issues related to their jobs can sometimes obtain no-cost treatment through workers' compensation. They can also obtain disability pay that replaces a portion of their lost wages if their medical challenges leave them unable to...
Who qualifies for workers’ compensation benefits in California?
Employees can sometimes suffer injuries while working. This is particularly true in physically demanding industries like construction or health care. Fortunately, workers' compensation can provide relief. But, not all employees are eligible for these benefits. To...
Dealing with needlestick and sharps injuries in the health care setting
Health care professionals dedicate their lives to caring for others. But this often comes at the risk of their well-being. Among these risks, needlestick injuries present a significant concern, potentially exposing workers to bloodborne pathogens such as hepatitis B...
What if you were fired after a workplace injury?
Suffering a work-related injury can have a significantly detrimental impact on an employee, who will have to endure both physical pain and emotional stress in the aftermath of an accident. On top of these obstacles, some employees even face the added challenge of...
Can pre-existing conditions affect workers’ compensation claims?
Navigating the complexities of workers’ compensation is already a mentally and emotionally draining experience. However, this process becomes even more complicated when the employee has a pre-existing health condition that has been worsened or re-injured at work....
The risk of foot injuries for retail workers
As retail workers in California navigate the daily demands of their jobs, they often overlook the toll it takes on their feet. However, foot injuries are a prevalent issue in the retail industry. It’s important to understand which work situations can expose workers to...
Does workers’ compensation cover mental conditions, like PTSD?
The average worker expects to be eligible for workers' compensation coverage if they suffer a physical injury on the job. If someone breaks their arm because of a machinery malfunction or develops a brain injury when they fall, they know that California workers'...
How does workers’ comp work for health care professionals?
Health care professionals in California work in an environment that constantly exposes them to potential hazards. Understanding the workers' compensation system is crucial for these workers, who are on the front lines of patient care. This blog sheds light on what...
Filing a workers’ comp claim for a construction site fall
Construction sites are filled with all sorts of potential hazards. But falls remain among the top causes of workplace injuries in such sites. Construction workers often must work from elevated positions or near holes, so the risk of a fall is always present. Knowing...