Injuries to the back are not uncommon in the workplace. People in California who hurt their backs at work may be eligible for workers' compensation to cover their expenses during recovery. One potential back problem workers could develop is a herniated disc. As...
Month: October 2014
Workers say aerial chemical spray made them sick
A group of construction workers in California say they were sickened after being sprayed with pesticides. The incident took place in Sutter County in July when a helicopter pilot who was conducting aerial agriculture spraying flew close to a construction work site....
Back problems and workers’ compensation
As many as one million workers report experiencing back pain annually, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Back pain is the second leading cause of people missing work. Around $11 billion is paid out to cover workers' compensation expenses...
Injured California workers may be eligible for compensation
When a California worker is injured while on the job, their employer is obligated to provide workers' compensation benefits regardless of if the injuries occurred over an extended period of time or because of a single event, such as falling off a ladder. It's...
Employee compensation following construction injury accidents
All California employers are required by law to provide a nonhazardous environment for their employees, yet accidents still occur. This is especially true in the construction industry, where injuries may be caused by dangerous site conditions, heavy equipment,...
