Torrance California Workers’ Compensation Law Blog
Avoiding nursing injuries, illnesses in 10 steps
The nursing field is full of hazards, and nurses in California, as elsewhere, are prone to suffer from injuries or illness. With the following 10 tips in mind, though, they may be able to minimize the risks. The first two steps are to practice good self-care, such as...
How construction employers can reduce fall-related injuries
Perhaps you live in California, and you recently suffered a back injury in a fall from an elevated platform. If the fall happened while you were on the job, then you may be eligible for workers' compensation benefits, though the process of filing a claim can be...
Denial is the norm for many in the SSDI and SSI process
Applying for disability benefits from the Social Security Administration in California often results in a denial. In fact, the nationwide averages indicate more than 50% of first-time Social Security disability applicants are denied. The SSA has established a...
What injury risks do manufacturing workers face?
California companies who operate in the manufacturing industry know how dangerous this line of work can be. That acknowledgment is one reason why many of them are enormously proactive in making sure that they regularly maintain their heavy machinery and provide their...
Filing for workers’ compensation following an injury
While most employers must carry workers' compensation, obtaining benefits through workers' comp is not an automatic process when a worker suffers an injury. When a California worker does become injured, there are certain steps that he or she will need to complete in...
The actions you should take after a work injury
Being injured at work can be particularly shocking because it's likely that you complete the same types of activities every day without incident. If you're injured at work, you should make sure that you put your own health needs first. If you are in any pain, seek...
Coal mining has lessons for OSHA
California workers face dangers on the job that are even more pronounced during COVID-19 and a spreading pandemic. While normal OSHA workplace safety rules apply, there is a concern that these may not be enough for workers to remain healthy and well on the job right...
When is workers’ compensation denied after an accident?
Thousands of accidents occur in the workplace. Sadly, many of these accidents were preventable and occurred due to some oversight in safety. Others were simply unavoidable incidents that were a result of exceptional circumstances. If you have recently been injured in...
Older, more established companies benefit from ignoring safety
Many business owners in California have good reason to focus on the safety of their workers. If nothing else, the fines and workers' compensation claims that they would face would take a toll on their productivity and survival. However, this concern is not shared by...
Can I sue my employer after a work injury?
If you have been injured at work, you will be wondering what further action you will be able to take. It's possible that you will be angry at your employer because you believe that their negligence caused the accident to take place. While you'll almost certainly be...
