Every worker in California can rely on workers' compensation if they get hurt on the job or their doctor diagnoses them with a medical condition caused by work. Whether a worker is full-time or part-time, whether they make a salary or an hourly wage, and whether they...
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3 common injuries suffered by construction site pedestrians
A construction worksite is a dangerous environment for workers handling heavy machinery, power tools and hazardous materials. Unfortunately, innocent bystanders, pedestrians and passersby can suffer devastating injuries without even entering the construction site....
What if your workers’ comp doctor isn’t treating your injury like they should?
You suffered an unexpected injury while on the job that left you unable to work for a time while you heal. You went through the proper procedure of notifying your employer of the injury and filing for workers’ compensation benefits. Now, after a few doctor’s visits,...
Stay off social media after a workplace injury
When you get hurt on the job, one of the things you might think is reasonable is to post about your injury online. After all, your family and friends are all going to see your social media update, so it’s easier to explain what happened with a post. Before you do...
Can you get workers’ compensation for a car crash on the job?
Sometimes, it is perfectly obvious what insurance policy applies to a situation. If you slip and fall at the grocery store, their premises liability policy might be what pays for your medical bills. However, if you drive as part of your job and you get into a crash...
5 critical mistakes people make when using ladders
No matter your occupation, if you have to use a ladder at work, you’re in greater danger than if you didn’t use it. Falls from the same level can lead to significant injuries, and falls from any height are simply more dangerous. You could be a store employee getting...
An overview of occupational noise exposure
Having hearing loss remains a difficult subject to alleviate in the workplace for both employers and workers. This is true in part because many hearing injuries occur over time, due to cumulative noise levels that do not always seem harmful on a daily basis. Some...
What can you do during a workplace accident?
Accidents happen at the workplace with little warning or time to prepare at the moment. Because of this, you should have a system already in place for handling these incidents that all employees know about, so they can leap into action quickly without wasting precious...
How do you predesignate a personal doctor?
Like many people, you probably trust your medical care to a particular doctor. In the event you get hurt, you prefer to visit your personal doctor if at all possible. But if you sustain an injury at the workplace, you might not have this option if you want workers’...
Can back pain lead to job problems?
Back injuries are not exactly uncommon among workers of all ages and professions. However, most people do not realize just how detrimental they are and what an enormous impact they have on your ability to work. In fact, back injury and the subsequent pain can actually...