Workers’ Compensation

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration works hard to ensure that employees are kept safe while on the job in California and across the country. Despite the regulations it has in place, workplace accidents still occur, leaving many employees and their...

There's a lot of misunderstanding about workers' compensation in California. Many workers are not aware of their rights, and other workers may be discouraged from filing a claim because they fear retaliation from the employer.Make no mistake: employers have a legal...

All jobs hold a certain amount of risk. Unfortunately, many of these risks are due to the unpredictable actions of others. Police in California as well as officials from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration are currently investigating an accident that...

Police officers know that they could potentially face life-threatening situations as they go about their workday. Despite this knowledge, they continue to report to work every day, ready to sacrifice themselves in order to protect others. However, a workplace accident...

When most people in California start a new job, they receive some vague information about what happens if they are injured while completing job-related tasks. As a result, the average person is likely aware that he or she may qualify for workers' compensation benefits...

Thousands of workers report to work each day in California. These workers do so with the intent of fulfilling their job responsibilities to the best of their abilities. Unfortunately, regardless of the dedication and commitment to safety, many suffer workplace...

The hazards associated with professions such as police officers and firefighters are obvious to many. However, workers in all professions -- especially those who work with any type of heavy equipment as part of their employment responsibilities -- are at risk of...

The vast majority of employers go to great lengths to protect the health and safety of their employees. Employers ensure there is proper safety gear available and keep heavy machinery in good working condition, among other precautions. Despite these efforts, fatal...

Thousands of workers in California report to their places of employment each day, eager to work hard in order to support themselves and their families. Unfortunately, many workers may not realize the risk in which they place themselves simply by fulfilling their work...

While the risk of being involved in an accident at work is prevalent in all occupations, those who work with heavy equipment may face unique risks. Regardless of the occupation, employers in California and other states are required to provide workers' compensation...