When workers in California get injured on the job, they are often facing a combination of costs. First and foremost, they have unexpected medical bills, such as emergency treatment at the hospital. Secondly, if they are missing time at work and they are paid an hourly...
There’s no doubt that being a nurse in a hospital is not only emotionally challenging but also physically grueling work. The serious shortage of nurses only compounds the problem. Nurses and other health care workers often have to put in longer hours and take...
Professionals in any career can get hurt on the job. All it takes is a momentary lapse in judgment or a slip of the wrist for a job task to cause serious physical harm. Most employees who get hurt on the job are able to file a claim for workers’ compensation benefits....
In industrial settings such as warehouses or manufacturing centers, employees may need to operate certain machines. These machines can be inherently dangerous and may lead to life-altering injuries if something goes wrong. Ideally, specific safeguards are in place to...
Painful inflammation in the elbow can make it impossible to work. When this pain affects tendons and ligaments in the joint, it is often referred to as tennis elbow. It gets this name because it is common in tennis players due to the way that they have to swing a...
If your teen is looking at summer job opportunities as a camp counselor or counselor-in-training (CIT), it’s important that you – and they – understand their rights to workers’ compensation benefits if they’re injured seriously enough that they need medical care....
Warehouse workers are essential for the economy. A majority of employees who work in warehouses are responsible for ensuring important shipments are delivered to hospitals, grocery stores and other large industries. However, working in a warehouse is not without some...
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...
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...
Many injuries in the workplace happen suddenly, and there is a very clear chain of events showing that someone was hurt on the job. For instance, suppose a worker is climbing a ladder to install trim around a new window when they slip and fall. They suffer a traumatic...
