The California Division of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration requires many safety codes and regulations to be in place at work sites for the protection of workers. OSHA is well aware that construction workers' accidents can cause severe...
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When good holiday parties at work take a turn for the worse
It started off as a fun evening. The boss had picked a beautiful venue, it was an open bar, and you were all set to receive your end-of-the-year cash bonus. Everything was great until you tripped over that bit of loose carpet and broke your ankle while overseeing the...
Industrial workers’ accidents in California can be fatal
The state of California requires all employers to provide workers' compensation insurance coverage to protect anyone that may be injured on a job regardless of the level of the risk on the work site. Some job sites naturally entail more potential risk to employees...
Construction workers’ accidents can be eligible for compensation
In California and all other states, workers' compensation exists as an insurance to cover lost wages and medical bills for those injured on the job, and it even includes death benefits regarding fatal accidents. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is a...
We can help you obtain a fair settlement after a work accident
If you have been injured at work, you know how complicated and overwhelming it can be to deal with the medical bills, lost wages and other financial losses that you have endured. Getting a fair settlement for your accident seems like an impossible task, and it may...
Protecting workers’ rights in the health care industry
Health care workers are less likely to be injured in the workplace thanks to some new measures passed by a state safety board. The California Division of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recently approved measures that would require more training...
Construction worker suffers fatal work injury in fall accident
California construction workers face numerous life-threatening hazards every day. Unfortunately, some employers disregard employee safety and allow hazardous environments to persist in which workplace injuries are not at all uncommon. Many lives are lost in fall...
Suffering from a work injury or work-related illness?
Work-related injuries can result in financial difficulties and may compromise a person's ability to perform the same job duties as before, preventing him or her from providing for his or her family. A work-related illness or repetitive stress injury can also cause...
You have the right to benefits through workers’ compensation
If you are employed in California, you have certain rights in the event that you are injured in a work accident or become ill due to unsafe work conditions. You are entitled to workers' compensation benefits, which includes medical treatment, recovery of lost wages...
Dangerous workplace conditions violate workers’ rights
California workers have the right to a safe work environment, one that is free from unnecessary dangers or hazards. According to recently released reports, Blue Apron violated workers' rights due to unsafe, violent and stressful workplace conditions at a...