If you’ve suffered a work-related injury or illness here in California, two terms you may hear as you go through the process of obtaining workers’ compensation benefits are qualified medical evaluator (QME) and agreed medical evaluator (AME). What kinds of issues do...
It’s horrible to see hard-working people struggling with anxiety, depression, night terrors and panic attacks. It’s even worse when you realize that they suffer from those kinds of symptoms because of helping the people around them. In Glendale, firefighters have been...
Out of all the things that could injure you on the job, falling tools are among the most dangerous. Those tools may still be functioning as they fall if they’re battery powered or connected to a power source. Their weight could cause serious impacts as they hit people...
If you get hurt on the job, you should report it as quickly as you can. Some workers attempt to “shake it off” or “grit their teeth” and just work through the pain. They may sit down for a few minutes to see if they feel better, then head back to work without saying...
Even if you never suffer an on-the-job accident, construction work puts a lot of wear and tear on the body. And because certain injuries develop slowly over time, they sometimes get mistaken as just the normal effects of aging. If you work in construction, though,...
Being injured at work could mean that you are unable to earn an income for a significant amount of time. You'll need to prioritize your healing by making sure to rest, seek treatment and avoid strenuous activities. Since you'll likely be paying for medical care and...
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...
