California workers are employed in thousands of different careers, ranging from food preparation to construction and medical support. Every industry is associated with unique risk factors that influence worker safety and company profitability. As a result, employees...
Workers’ Compensation
What is the point of a utilization review for an injured worker?
A job-related medical issue can be both stress-inducing and expensive for a worker. They may worry about taking time away from their job and about whether their employer will treat them differently if they require a leave of absence or accommodations to keep doing...
How can a qualified medical examiner affect California workers’ comp?
As a California worker, you should know that if you suffer a work-related injury or illness, you're likely entitled to benefits through the state's workers' compensation system. During the process of resolving your claim, you may encounter a professional referred to...
3 on-the-job hazards hotel housekeepers face
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...
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...