Torrance California Workers’ Compensation Law Blog
Tips for preventing a trench collapse
When a trench is stable, working in it feels safe and secure. This is an illusion, however. A trench can collapse and cover workers in thousands of pounds of soil and rock in mere seconds. This is very dangerous and often fatal. Workers who survive the initial...
What are the leading causes of workplace safety violations?
Late last year, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published a report in which they highlighted the top 10 workplace violations that they issued citations for in 2019. Many of the violations listed have long been problems in the workplace. It...
Don’t let this simple mistake ruin your disability claim
Filing for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits is already a complicated process with a lot of pitfalls, but there's one simple mistake that ends up ruining a lot of claims: People simply fall out of touch with the state agency that's making the...
Worker safety must trump profits
One of the reasons that workplace accidents continue to happen is that worker safety can cut into profits and productivity. For instance, it's clear that roofers are safer if they wear harnesses while they work. However, ropes and harnesses for an entire work crew...
Rheumatoid arthritis may qualify you for disability
The pain and stiffness in your hands, knees or other joints may have been the first sign. Perhaps you couldn't shake the fatigue or just felt unwell. When your doctor finally diagnosed you with rheumatoid arthritis, it may not have been a surprise. Probably someone...
Deadlines for workers’ compensation in California
Almost all workers who have been injured when conducting work-related activities can benefit from workers' compensation. However, they will not automatically gain compensation. Instead, they must take action to report their injury to their employer and to file a claim...
Why are ladder accidents so common in the workplace?
Construction workers, electricians and interior decorators commonly use ladders as part of their work. While ladders are ergonomically designed and must undergo rigorous safety testing before being sold, they are unfortunately a common cause of workplace accidents....
How an attorney can help you overcome a SSDI denial
Obtaining Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits can be difficult, no matter what your condition. The process is long, convoluted and confusing -- at best. The long wait to even get an initial decision makes it even more heartbreaking when you open up a...
Claiming workers’ compensation for cumulative trauma disorder
It's common for workers to suffer from injuries that are caused by repetitive strains or motions. This is because a person's job might require them to take certain physical actions repeatedly and continuously over time. Those operating machinery, carrying out...
The role of pain in your Social Security Disability claim
Pain is a huge factor in many different medical conditions. For some people, it may be the number one symptom they try to treat or relieve. Yet, not every medical condition that leads to pain is easy to detect. In the past, that's often proven problematic for people...
