The construction industry is one of the most dangerous in the United States, and it usually has either the most or the second-most fatalities per year. Thousands of workers lose their lives, while many more suffer serious injuries, such as traumatic brain injuries....
When an employee is injured on the job, workers’ compensation benefits can help to cover medical expenses and lost wages. In some cases, injured workers may be offered a lump-sum payout instead of ongoing periodic payments. If you have been as a result of your...
Workers’ compensation is a program that helps pay for an employee’s medical bills, lost wages and other financial costs after a workplace accident. These benefits could help a worker recover from their injuries and support their family. A workers’ comp claim could be...
Workers’ compensation can give injured workers medical coverage and lost wages after an accident. Many people do not receive benefits and, as a result, will suffer from life-long debilitating medical conditions. Some of these workers do not receive benefits because...
A large percentage of workplace falls happen due to the use of ladders. These are often necessary in manual trade occupations, such as working in construction, painting, roofing and the like. In this sense, ladders create an inherent risk because you cannot avoid...
Most undocumented workers in California believe they are ineligible for work injury benefits. Fortunately, this is not the case – it is a myth many employers like to perpetuate. The truth is that nearly all California employees, including undocumented immigrants, have...
Carpal tunnel syndrome affects a person‘s hands by putting excessive pressure on the nerves. It’s a condition that often develops as a result of overuse. For example, someone who works on a computer and types all day is at a higher risk of developing carpal tunnel...
Workers who are injured on the job or contract a work-related illness in California are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. These benefits are designed to help with medical bills, lost wages and other costs associated with the injury or illness. With that...
Factory workers are essential to the economy. Yet they are often poorly paid and have to work long shifts compared to many other lines of work. The work can also be repetitive. Still, it is a line of work that many rely on and some enjoy. Yet a factory worker may be...
An occupational disease stems from work exposure and can aggravate preexisting health conditions. You may be eligible for workers' compensation payments if your employer was negligent. To start, be sure that you save all documentation that connects your symptoms with...
