No matter what type of industry an individual works in, when they are injured, it can be a major event. Not only does the worker experience physical pain, they will also likely experience financial hardship because they are unable to work or can only work at a limited...
Workers’ Compensation
Helping you recover workers’ compensation for injuries
Workers in California understand that accidents can happen in the work environment. This is especially true for those working in an industry that is considered dangerous. Even when safety precautions are taken, this does not always protect an employee from being...
What should workers do to get workers’ compensation?
There is no question that a work-related injury or an injury suffered while on the job can be damaging to a California resident's life. Aside from the physical pain that they may experience as a result of their harm, they may also suffer financial loss, as they take...
A denied workers’ comp claim need not be the end of the story
Being injured at work is sometimes a minor affair. However, if a workplace injury is severe enough to keep a person in California from being able to work for an extended period, then that person might want to apply for workers' compensation benefits. These benefits...
Attorneys advise those filing workers’ compensation claims
No one walks out their door in the morning thinking this is the day they'll be injured at work. However, workplace injuries take place all the time. Some of these injuries are minor, requiring a little first aid, but nothing else. However, other injuries are more...
Worker at a California airport is killed in a tire explosion
Most people in California can appreciate putting in a hard day's work. This may be particularly true for those who work in dangerous occupations. Unfortunately, it is not unknown for a worker to be injured or even killed while performing their work duties. As a...
A herniated disk can slow you down, impact your finances
A herniated disk is every bit as painful as it sounds. Furthermore, the pain and discomfort associated with this injury can slow you down, thus making it very difficult to live the life you've come to enjoy.There are many causes of herniated disks, such as lifting too...
California citrus grove worker dies after being hit by fan blade
Farming is an important industry in California, and citrus groves are one of the state's most renowned crops. However, like many other manual jobs where people must work with heavy machinery, farming can be dangerous. One recent incident in a California citrus grove...
Workers’ Compensation Carriers Add Unnecessary Costs to the System (Again!)
This blog entry highlights a common problem in the workers' compensation system: workers' compensation carriers unnecessarily spend money which adds to the overall cost of the system. The system provides that an injured worker may be reimbursed for mileage, tolls and...
California company fined after deadly trench accident
People can appreciate that construction work can be dangerous. However, that makes it all the more important for employers in the construction industry not to cut corners, especially when it comes to worker safety. Should they fail to follow applicable safety rules,...