Many California workers have likely heard about workers' compensation but did not give it much thought because they did not need it at the time. Of course, anyone could become injured in construction accidents at any time, and workers could suddenly find themselves in...
Month: May 2018
Technology and the upswing in repetitive strain injuries
You may be surprised to learn that repetitive strain injuries are nothing new; they have a history that goes as far back as 1700. What is new, however, is the surge in RSI cases related to the use of technological devices.There are many causes, many symptoms and...
Compensation claims for workplace injuries can be complicated
The effects that an injury has on a person's life can vary from person to person. Commonly, individuals experience pain, long recovery times and financial hardships. When workplace injuries lead to these outcomes, many California workers may worry about how they will...
Once again, a fall leads worker to suffer a construction injury
In California and elsewhere, workplace injuries are not uncommon. Practically anyone in any profession could end up hurt due to a sudden accident, or possibly even due to an accumulated injury or illness. Of course, individuals in the construction industry are...
Top injuries for those in NRCM occupations
Workplace injuries can be found across all industries, no matter how safe they seem. Accidents happen everywhere, and repetitive motions are a part of most professions. However, each sector has injuries that are more common to it than to others.Those who work in...
Serious burns could present need for workers’ compensation
Any California resident could end up in need of financial assistance at some point. For some, the need may come after suffering workplace injuries. In these cases, individuals may be able to qualify for workers' compensation benefits that could help injured parties...
Falls can easily lead to workplace injuries
Being safe is a point of pride for numerous people in many situations. Of course, individuals cannot always predict how other people will act, and it is not unusual for the actions of others to cause harm. In some cases, individuals may be on the job when...
