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Workplace injuries are generally unusual events for most California workers. Workers are typically safety conscious and diligent at avoiding getting injured for self-preservation's sake. But, workplace accidents do happen, and it is important to know what to do when...
Certain parts of cars are more likely to contribute to an accident happening. That makes it so important to have your vehicle inspected regularly in California. Ensuring that everything is working properly can lessen the impact or reduce the risk of some accidents...
The amount of California traffic takes its toll on the state's major roadways, but what you might not realize is that rural roads don't always fare better. Though it's disruptive to fewer people to close a rural road to fix it, there are multiple reasons why they fare...
Suffering an injury while working can be severely disruptive to your life. If the injury is bad enough to require you to file a workers' compensation claim, you might miss a significant amount of time from your job while you recover. You may have questions about your...
California has many homes, commercial properties, and office buildings in many stages of development and renovation. Multistory construction projects go hand-in-hand with the presence of scaffolds. After all, workers need them to reach high levels. Scaffolding also...
Unfortunately, some people who work for California companies get injured while they're on the job. Sometimes, a severe workplace injury can cause a permanent disability. This type of disability is one that permanently affects your ability to work for a living. Here's...
Working in a meatpacking plant comes with many risks. California workers may find demand increases for pork, poultry, and beef, which may lead to a hectic work environment. Injuries might take place when confusion reigns, and even experienced employees could suffer...
Workers' compensation benefits provide a way for California employees to cover some financial costs when unable to work due to an injury or illness. California remains a "no-fault" workers' compensation state, so eligible workers can file claims without the burden of...
Accidents that could occur at metal fabrication shops include amputations, disfigurement, crushing, fires and toxic spills. Distraction is one of the top causes of injuries during metal fabrication. Other causes are a lack of safety regulations and machine...
Imagine a scenario where an employee at a pickle manufacturing plant in California is placing jars of pickles into a case when one of the jars slips off the line and breaks. Not wanting to jam up the line, the employee promises that they will clean it up soon and...
