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...
Workers’ Compensation
Can you claim workers’ compensation when playing games?
If you secured your dream job at one of Southern California’s gaming firms, the thought of a workplace accident might not have crossed your mind. However, it is not only accidents that can cause you harm. Overuse injuries are a big risk for anyone who spends their day...
What is the maximum disability benefit under workers’ comp?
If you get hurt at work so badly that you can't keep doing your job, you need something to cover your bills until you recover. The workers' compensation program in California helps replace the wages lost by workers who get hurt on the job or who develop an...
The importance of following lockout/tagout procedures
The lockout/tagout procedure is one of the most important safety procedures in California workplaces. This procedure protects employees from dangerous machines that could cause severe injuries or fatalities. Despite the importance of this procedure, lockout/tagout...
Common causes of on-the-job accidents
In California and across the country, workplace accidents are a common occurrence. A variety of factors can contribute to an increase of work-related injuries, ranging from exposure to hazardous materials to overexertion. Each working environment is unique, and the...
Strategies for avoiding electrical injuries
If you are working with electrical equipment or in the vicinity of machines that are electrified, it is important to take proper precautions. Employers in California and elsewhere are generally required to provide gloves or other safety gear for their employees. Take...
Your employer could be deceiving you about workers’ compensation
If you are an employee in California, you'll almost certainly be protected by workers' compensation insurance if you suffer a work-related injury or illness. Almost all employers are required by law to carry the insurance, and workers are entitled to coverage in...
Trailer separation on loading docks, a serious hazard
Loading dock workers in California could be injured as a result of trailers pulling away from the dock. They can be struck by the trailer, fall in the gap created by the separation or even be struck by a forklift or loading materials. To prevent this serious hazard,...
Filing for workers’ compensation for depression
While the majority of workers' compensation claims are brought about due to a physical injury, mental injuries and illnesses can also be a cause for claiming workers' compensation. Depression is an illness just like any other, and it can be as debilitating as a broken...
What are my employer’s workers’ compensation responsibilities?
All employees should be protected in the event that they are injured at work. However, not all employers carry out their legal duties, and they may act wrongfully in order to mislead their employees and prevent them from asserting their rights. As an employee, you...