When you get up in the morning to head for work, the last thing you expect is to end up in a hospital bed that night, injured -- but it does happen. While some industries are more dangerous than others, everyone who works has the potential to suffer an on-the-job...
When you hear about people claiming workers’ compensation insurance because they injured their back at work, you may think this does not apply to your job. Perhaps you think it only applies to construction workers who fall and land on their back or people such as...
Most people who immigrate to the United States do so because they want a better future for themselves and their families. Immigrants, regardless of their documentation status, typically work hard in order to secure their own American Dream. Unfortunately, there are...
After an on-the-job injury, workers’ compensation is there to help you manage your finances and your medical care in the aftermath. However, the process of filing for and acquiring workers’ comp is not automatic. In other words, there are certain tasks you must...
The roadways in California are often repaired, upgraded and altered. The workers who handle these jobs are placed in some very unsafe conditions unless their employer takes the time to put proper safety procedures into place. There are a host of things that can boost...
For immigrant workers, getting hurt on the job can cause many other problems. An injury can mean not being able to work, which means no income. In some cases, a protracted leave of absence could impact your visa. Other times, it will just damage your household's...
In the middle of July, temperatures are soaring in California and all across the United States. Workers have to be aware of the risks, as do their employers. Accidents, injuries and illnesses are a serious concern and can even be fatal. Who is most at risk? Anyone who...
When you think of workplace injuries, you might automatically consider things like falls and similar incidents. Those types of injuries are common in many industries, but people who deal directly with patients in a health care setting face a unique hazard: They are at...
Workplaces should be reasonably safe for all workers. Regardless of what industry a company is in, the employers play a critical role in this because the onus is on them to provide that safe place. This must be done via having a proper plan established and by...
Construction companies complete projects all across the state, but many of the workers at these job sites are subjected to unsafe conditions. It’s the duties of those companies to ensure that the workers have a workplace that’s as safe as possible. There are four...
