Every year, numerous California residents suffer injuries or illnesses that prevent them from working. Social Security Disability Insurance is available to provide some level of compensation in place of their lost income, but many people struggle to obtain this...
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Bankruptcy: Considerations when overwhelmed with debt
Many hardworking people in California are struggling with debt. Despite their commitment to paying their bills, certain situations, such as a divorce, medical conditions or unexpected loss of employment, can impede their ability to do this. After many people struggle...
How to prove an injury was due to repetitive stress
Many companies have begun to realize the impact repetitive motions have on individuals. Doing the same task day in and day out can have a profoundly negative impact on the human body. Even sitting the wrong way for hours can result in health problems. Tesla...
Injuries that grocery store workers may suffer
There is a lot that goes on under the roof of a grocery store. For example, the store might have employees who prepare meat, mop floors, stock shelves or collect carts (this last one mostly occurs in the parking lot, of course!).Much of the time, everything goes fine....
Important aspects of the California slip-and-fall claim
Accidents occur every day, some of which are due to property owners not taking necessary precautions. In the case of a slip-and-fall accident, an individual may be able to file and win a personal injury claim. It is essential that...
Understanding repetitive stress injuries
Workers' comp benefits are extremely helpful for injured workers. With this type of compensation, employees may receive benefit payments to assist with maintaining a positive financial standing throughout rehabilitation for a workplace injury. A common type...
Was a doctor’s report for your injury improperly submitted?
Perhaps you sustained an injury while on the job and have submitted a claim to workers' compensation. You will be out of work for a few weeks, and you believe you are eligible for temporary disability benefits.Unfortunately, you find your workers' compensation...
3 common misconceptions about workers’ comp
Suffering an injury on the job is a nightmare in many ways. In addition to the physical pain of your injury, you must deal with the financial stress of lost income and mounting medical bills. This is understandably a lot to process, but luckily, there are resources in...
4 environments that fuel workplace accidents
Workplaces are not always safe environments. In California in 2015, there were 388 fatal injuries in the state. Nearly half of those fatalities were a result of a transportation issue.Accidents can happen in an instant. Occasionally, they are no one's fault, and...
Does your shoulder pain stem from a repetitive motion?
Perhaps you have a friend who spends the day lifting boxes and other items and stacking them on overhead shelves. He is experiencing discomfort in his shoulders, probably because of his work.You think you must be having sympathy pains for your friend because you are...