Torrance California Workers’ Compensation Law Blog
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...
8 common breaches of workplace safety
You were injured on the job in Torrance, California, and you're ready to file for workers' compensation benefits. It should be kept in mind that employers have the right to deny payment, especially when employees are the ones to blame for their own injuries. Other...
Being careful around metallic mercury
Workers in a number of different industries in California run the risk of being exposed to mercury. This metal is a liquid at room temperature, but it can become a vapor and cause serious health problems when inhaled. Even getting the liquid on one's skin is...
Disability criteria for people with lumbar spinal stenosis
Lower back pain is a common problem among people in California. For some of them, the pain overcomes their ability to achieve functional daily living. At that point, an application for Social Security Disability benefits may be appropriate. Lumbar spinal stenosis is a...
What to know about applying for SSD benefits
California residents who are applying for Social Security Disability benefits may be able to submit claims online or by phone. However, it may not necessarily be a good idea to do so. Those who choose to submit a claim online typically cannot talk to a representative,...
Rules governing work and income while collecting disability
The Social Security Administration authorizes monthly payments for people in California when their medical conditions prevent them from earning a sufficient living. Although replacement income is the purpose of the program, SSA does recognize that recipients may work...
Contact dermatitis is a seldom mentioned occupational disease
When people are tasked with thinking about occupational diseases, many mention respiratory illnesses such as Legionnaire's Disease that may be caused by unclean air conditioner coils or even mold-related conditions. Others think of repetitive stress injuries,...
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...
How workers run the risk of mercury exposure
California workers in a wide range of industries need to be careful around metallic mercury. As a liquid at room temperature, mercury can easily evaporate into a toxic vapor, and the California Department of Public Health says that exposure to this can lead to serious...
