The job duties of a hotel housekeeper are difficult. Also, there are a lot of risks that come with this occupation. It’s up to each hotel to provide a safe working environment for their employees, including housekeeping staff. There are several hazards that these...
Workers’ Compensation
Can you get a second opinion for a worker-related injury?
When you get hurt at work, workers' compensation coverage helps protect you from big medical bills and falling massively behind on your personal obligations due to time off from your employment. One of the biggest benefits of making the claim for workers' compensation...
Your social media posts can harm your disability claim
You may be surprised to hear that insurance companies sending investigators to watch you aren’t just TV and movie plot devices. When you submit a long-term disability claim, which could possibly cost insurance providers hundreds of thousands of dollars, spending a...
What if your employer claims you didn’t get hurt at work?
Workers who get hurt on the job in California expect to have protection from workers' compensation benefits. However, some people will have an uphill battle when they apply for benefits because their employer challenges their claim. One of the more common reasons that...
Why are falls from 15 feet and under the most fatal?
Workers in the construction industry and other related Industries often have to work at heights. They have to climb ladders, work on roofs and use scaffold systems. A fall from heights can lead to severe injuries or even be deadly. One interesting thing about these...
Your lower back pain could lead to disability
If you have lower back pain that is manageable at the moment but seems to be worsening, it’s important for you to look into finding out why you’re having so much pain and the treatment options available to you. Lower back pain can be a sign of many serious injuries,...
What kind of occupational risks do grocery workers face?
While they are often underappreciated, grocery workers provide a vital service to individuals across the state of California. These individuals ensure that food and other vital products are ready and waiting for customers to collect and take home. The job is hard...
Protecting yourself when using a hammer
Hammers are commonplace on virtually every worksite. For the onlooker, it may look like there isn’t much skill to using this item. Nonetheless, it takes a lot of practice to get used to using this tool, especially in a safe manner. If something goes wrong when using...
If you make a mistake at work, can you still get workers’ comp?
Your employer has numerous safety rules to protect you and your co-workers from injury on the job. There are also federal workplace safety regulations that companies and individual workers should do their best to comply with every day. However, no one is perfect. You...
Is carpal tunnel really a work-related injury?
Carpal tunnel is a serious repetitive-stress injury that can make it difficult to use your wrist, hand and fingers. Carpal tunnel syndrome happens when the ligaments of the wrist are stressed and become inflamed. This causes the median nerve to become compressed,...