People fall at work for all kinds of reasons. Maybe you work at an elevation because your job involves washing windows or construction. Perhaps there is a steep staircase in your office building and you simply lost your balance one day. Workers can even get injured in...
In some situations, fault is one of the main factors being considered after an injury. For example, in a car accident, the at-fault driver is the one who is going to have to pay for medical bills and things of this nature. They’ll likely do it through their insurance...
Undocumented workers are in a vulnerable position. They typically pay income taxes and contribute to social safety nets through tax withholdings but are not in a position to claim benefits. They may struggle to find jobs and even good places to live. Employers may...
For the most part, when workers get hurt on the job, they know right away. If you pull a muscle or break a bone, you will immediately feel symptoms and experience functional limitations that affect your job performance. You will have no choice but to tell someone and...
California has some of the best laws for workers in the country. These cover everything from workplace safety rules to overtime rules for work. Unfortunately, even with laws in place to protect workers, tragedies do still occur on the job. Those who drive for a...
Amputations are among the most traumatic accidents people can suffer on the job. Sometimes, the accident on the job severs a body part. Other times, it damages the tissue so badly that doctors feel that surgical amputation is the only possible treatment. Recovery...
The risks people take on the job are offset by the protections that they have through workers' compensation insurance. The benefits they can claim help protect them from financial struggles related to a work injury or illness. There are few times when workers'...
California has a robust workers’ compensation program, but that doesn’t mean it can’t benefit from updates over time. Unfortunately, it’s almost impossible for the laws to be changed without a lot of debate on both sides of the aisle between groups that want to...
Falling from a ladder can lead to traumatic brain injuries, broken bones, internal injuries, spinal cord injuries and much more. Every year, workers suffer both fatal and non-fatal injuries in ladder falls. In some cases, the ladders are very tall and clearly...
The dangers posed by dogs to postal employees and anyone who delivers packages have often been portrayed as humorous. However, as any mail carrier knows, dog bites and attacks are a very real concern. The latest statistics from the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) for 2019...
