Going back to work after getting injured on the job in California can feel both exciting and a little worrying for many people. Besides thinking about money, going back to work is important for your emotions and health. Making this return to work successful means...
Workers’ Compensation
Workers’ Compensation
Protecting yourself at a nursing job in California
Nurses' role in society is vital for the health and well-being of individuals in critical situations. They are the backbone of the healthcare system, and the overall quality of care largely depends on their competence and dedication. Therefore, it is only fitting to...
Workers’ compensation for rotator cuff issues
Arms and shoulders may experience strain from physical labor. Since the shoulder muscles and tendons work together to perform several tasks in various daily work routines, a great many California employees might suffer from rotator cuff injuries. Thankfully, many of...
Working in dangerous extreme heat conditions
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...
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....