Every workplace is different, and some workplaces are inherently more dangerous than others. However, some injuries are more common than others almost anywhere you go. A workplace injury does not always result from a dramatic construction accident or a dangerous piece...
Many people who get hurt on the job try to go about their day as though nothing has happened. They decline first aid or other medical attention. They may even insist they don't need to report the injury to management. This refusal to acknowledge that an incident...
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common condition that can develop after months or years of repetitive hand and wrist movements. It often affects people whose jobs involve typing, assembly line work, manufacturing, construction or other tasks that place repeated stress on...
Workers’ compensation offers two main types of protection for employees. Workers are eligible for medical coverage from the moment they get hurt. The full medical coverage they receive can pay for all of their necessary treatment, without any copays, coinsurance or...
Working at an elevation is a serious job safety concern. Professionals in the construction sector, for example, often require specialized equipment when working on the exteriors of homes and other editors. Falls from significant elevations can cause life-altering and...
If you’ve been injured on the job, you may eventually receive a settlement offer from the workers’ compensation insurance company. For many injured workers, the prospect of receiving a lump-sum payment is appealing, as it can relieve some financial strain and help...
Many professionals who get hurt on the job need temporary total disability benefits. They may be unable to work until they recover from their injuries. During their time off, they receive partial payment through workers’ compensation. After undergoing treatment, many...
Car accidents certainly can be covered under workers’ comp laws in many cases. For some workers, the risk of being involved in an auto accident is one of the primary dangers of their job. They can often seek workers’ comp benefits to cover medical bills and a portion...
There are numerous ways for California professionals to break bones while working. They might slip and fall. Even a same-level fall can be enough to cause fractures. Accidental contact with machinery, car crashes while working and a host of other traumatic incidents...
It should be a straightforward process. You were hurt at work, reported it and now your medical care and lost wages should be covered. Therefore, it’s frustrating and confusing when your claim is denied. It’s not uncommon for claims to be rejected, but oftentimes...
