Every California worker's job comes with some sort of risk to your health and well-being. Serious and/or debilitating injuries can occur in any line of work. If you do suffer such an injury, you will undoubtedly consider obtaining workers' compensation benefits to...
Month: May 2017
Why you should not wait to go to the doctor after a work injury
If you have ever put off medical treatment, you are not alone. The National Center for Biotechnology Information found that about one-third of respondents in a nationwide survey avoided the doctor. It is estimated that many people wait 18.5 days or more before getting...
Fatal construction injury was preventable — companies cited
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health outline specific guidelines for working in confined spaces. Without the proper safety precautions, a fatal construction injury could occur. When that...
Risk factors for carpal tunnel syndrome
One of the most common musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) which occur in an office environment is carpal tunnel syndrome, a condition in which the median nerve in the wrist is compressed when the tendons around the nerve swell or thicken. OSHA has noted that many...
Did toxic exposure cause railroad worker’s cancer?
Working in every industry comes with certain hazards that could cause injury to employees from California and elsewhere. In some instances, that includes exposure to chemicals and other toxic substances. Sometimes, the effects of toxic exposure occur immediately, but...
The seedier side of workers’ compensation: Workplace assaults
California's doctors, nurses and other medical personnel do not always get to choose their patients. They deal with a variety of personalities, some of which can turn violent. The seedier side of workers' compensation deals with the prevalence of workplace assaults on...
Today’s hot topic: Heat and construction injury claims
As California moves into summer, the concern over heat-related illnesses take center stage. Employers are required to provide workers with the means to prevent such illnesses, but sometimes it just is not enough. However, employers might be able to spare many...
