Workplace Injuries

Many people expect to go to their jobs and carry out their duties as usual. Most days, this expectation is likely met as workers do their jobs then head home. However, some individuals may experience unexpected accidents that could turn a normal day into one that...

Commercial truck drivers and the distractions of mobile devices have given rise to many discussions related to employee safety in California. However, some safety authorities say the attention should extend to much more than distracted drivers. They say many workplace...

Job-related injuries can come with a variety of impacts on the injured workers. Some California workers may fear that they will face financial complications that will leave them hurting more than the injuries themselves, but luckily, workplace injuries often qualify...

If you get hurt on the job, you need to be aware of your full range of options for receiving workers' compensation benefits. Along with filing a workers' compensation claim to cover your financial needs, it is important to select the right physician to treat your...

When an employee needs to file a workers' compensation claim, having the right physician is essential. Not only can a good doctor help you get better; a good doctor can also help you get workers' compensation benefits.One way to ensure the quality of a...

At least one employer is implementing an updated style for safety training as they grapple with worker safety. Greyhound shared some of their newer strategies for ergonomic success at a recent California convention. The new policy has reduced workplace injuries...

In 1970, the Occupational Safety & Health Act was passed by the federal government to protect private employers and employees in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and U.S. territories. Practically every industry has protections for health and safety....

The temperatures are rising here in California, and many people remain outdoors while they perform their on-the-job duties. For instance, those who work on farms here in the state often spend long hours outside. The threat of heat-related workplace injuries needs to...

Back in the 1980s, cell phones and other electronic devices that rely on communication towers were not in nearly every household here in California and across the country. With the technological explosion that occurred in later decades, the need for such towers...

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...