You need to know that time is not on your side following a workplace accident. As much as you may downplay your injuries or are afraid you will ruin the close relationship you have with your boss, delaying to take action may come back to haunt you. Your claim could be...
The construction industry is widely recognized as one of the most dangerous industries in the United States, leading to high numbers of catastrophic injuries and fatalities every year. Per capita, it is not technically the most dangerous industry, since smaller...
Workers in California can get hurt on the job in many different ways. Some could suffer a broken arm because of a machinery malfunction, While others could develop nerve damage due to an electrical injury. Work-acquired illnesses are also a concern. Frequent exposure...
Yes, you can. Workers’ compensation does not only cover catastrophic injuries sustained in the workplace. In fact, any injury is covered by workers’ compensation as long as it happened while discharging your duties as an employee. Given that the average American...
The years 2020 and 2021 will go down in history as two of the most mentally and physically exhausting years Americans have ever experienced. Despite the uncertainty shrouding these years, many Torrance, California, residents dutifully showed up for work every day....
Restaurant kitchens are the heart of the business, but they’re also a major source of injuries for the workers in them. It’s imperative that the employer take steps to keep those workers safe while they do their job duties. There are several things that employers can...
Solid waste workers are indispensable to all American citizens, including those in Torrance, California. Unfortunately, this vital industry poses many workplace accident and injury risks to its employees. Do waste worker injuries qualify for worker’s comp? Yes,...
If you work in construction, you know that the job is dangerous -- but do you really understand all of the risks you face? The main four ways that workers pass away in the construction industry are known as the "Fatal Four." This is important information because...
Did you know that your employer has responsibilities they need to keep when you file a workers’ compensation claim? Most injured workers in Torrance, California, are not aware of their employers' responsibilities in these situations. Many workers mistakenly believe...
Repetitive stress injuries can impact people in myriad types of work. From physical labor to sitting at a computer, you use the same muscles in the same manner over and over for hours on end. If you’re off of work healing from a repetitive stress injury, you likely...
