Throughout the year, even during seasons that have cool weather elsewhere in the country, California's weather can spike significantly, and the dramatic increase in temperature might be utterly unexpected. These extreme temperatures create dangers to workers who are...
Workers’ Compensation
Workers’ Compensation
Understanding workers’ compensation when commuting is essential
If you work for an employer in California and get into an accident when commuting, the incident will be considered unrelated to your employment per the "going and coming" rule. However, there are situations where workers' compensation may apply when an accident occurs...
How to secure your workers’ compensation claim settlements
Almost all states require that businesses with employees carry workers’ compensation insurance. This is no-fault insurance coverage that protects business owners in California from employee lawsuits after someone has been injured in the workplace. Employees are able...
Outdoor workers face injury risks
Certain professions involve working outdoors for extended hours. While some may think that California's primarily mild weather makes working outside hazard-free, that's not the case. Workers may face exposure to the elements that could put their health at risk. Taking...
Three ways sleep deprivation leads to workers’ compensation claims
Each day, many people in California commute to and from safe workplaces. Unfortunately, workers in well-regulated and maintained work environments are still at risk of accidents. People can get hurt at work by slipping, falling or experiencing another type of injury....
California workplace eye injuries and workers’ compensation
Eye injuries in California often occur in the workplace and aren’t confined to any specific profession or industry. Anyone, from a construction worker to a retail cashier, can suffer an eye injury at work. Damage can range from severe trauma to minor scratches or...
Amazon and warehouse injuries
Working in a warehouse comes with some risks because of the dangers associated with the environment. California employees might suffer injuries after accidents and mishaps. Recent government actions against Amazon cast light on the hazardous nature of such work....
What is a work related musculoskeletal disorder?
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reports that over one-third of all work-related injuries in 2015 were musculoskeletal disorders. These injuries occur as a result of physical actions taken at work, not an accident. California residents should...
Workplace safety statistics and the most dangerous industries
Workplace safety is an issue that California employers are constantly trying to address. It's easy to think of workplace safety as a distant, abstract concept, but understanding the realities behind it can be just as important as taking steps for prevention....
Injury location and type impact workers’ comp recoveries
In California, most employees who are injured while on the job are entitled to file claims for workers' compensation. Workers' compensation offers several types of benefits, including medical expenses, temporary disability benefits, and partial or total permanent...