Workers’ compensation extends basic protections to professionals, regardless of their specific career paths. Professional dog groomers working for pet stores and manufacturing employees have access to the same basic benefits. The medical coverage available through...
Workers’ Compensation
How a work injury can affect you beyond the physical injury
Being injured at work can significantly affect you and your career. The impact may be short-term or long-term, depending on the injury you suffered. Understanding the potential impacts of a work-related injury is vital when fighting for your rights. Here is how a...
Workers’ compensation claims: 4 common mistakes employees make
The workers’ compensation process might seem pretty straightforward at first glance. You get hurt on the job, file a claim and receive benefits to cover your medical bills and lost wages. In reality, there’s more than meets the eye. The claims process is full of...
How workers’ compensation addresses job-acquired brain injuries
There are many ways for workers to acquire traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) on the job. Construction workers could fall from scaffolding and hit their heads. Warehouse workers might get struck by falling objects. Delivery drivers could hit their heads during a...
Hearing loss can be a significant work-related injury
Many workers, including those who work in construction and those in the manufacturing industry, are exposed to high levels of noise each day. Prolonged exposure to sounds over 85 decibels can lead to hearing loss. The issue is that the hearing loss might occur slowly...
California farmworkers have the right to workers’ comp benefits
Agricultural work is among the most hazardous job sectors in California. It has a fatality rate of 14.3 per 100,000 workers, which is higher than in construction and transportation. Yet many farmworkers believe they’re not entitled to workers’ compensation for an...
Appealing a denied workers’ compensation claim in California
If your workers’ compensation claim was denied, you may not be out of options. While a denial feels like a setback, the appeals process exists to give injured workers a second chance at securing the benefits they deserve. Taking the right steps after a claim denial...
How long does workers’ compensation last?
If you’re recovering from a work-related injury or illness in California, you may want to know how long workers’ compensation benefits will last. The truth is that it depends on the type of benefits you receive and the nature of your injury Here are some important...
3 signs you may have a repetitive stress injury
Repetitive stress injuries develop gradually over time as a result of performing the same motions repeatedly during work activities. These workplace injuries affect millions of workers across various industries, from office employees who type constantly to...
What types of medical care does workers’ compensation cover?
Employees hurt on the job are often eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. The California workers’ compensation program provides two main types of benefits for injured workers. If employees require time away to heal or undergo treatment, they may be eligible for...
