When you think about Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), the first picture that comes to mind is someone with a visible, physical disability. While physical conditions like spinal injuries or arthritis qualify, they are not the only way to become eligible for...
When you’re injured on the job, you need to act to protect your financial stability and your ability to secure medical care that’s necessary to facilitate your recovery. Workers’ compensation benefits may provide you with the relief that you seek, but securing this...
Christmas is the busiest time of year in many workplaces. This could leave you and your colleagues exhausted and stressed, which is a recipe for disaster. Tired, stressed, and pressured workers are more likely to make mistakes or forget to take the safety precautions...
There is no doubt that health care workers have a tough job. Providing direct patient care puts them at risk of musculoskeletal injuries, needlesticks and contagious viruses. The public is aware of how staffing shortages affect patient care, but what about staff...
Imagine waking up every morning with numbness or tingling in your hands, struggling to do simple tasks like typing or holding a coffee cup. This is the daily reality for many people suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), a painful condition that often stems from...
Workers' compensation is an important benefit that helps injured workers maintain some stability in their lives after an on-the-job injury or illness leaves them sidelines. However, this insurance also covers part-time and temporary employees injured on the job. Here...
In Sacramento, Folsom and throughout California, workers who are injured on the job experience the same concerns as to what the future will hold. They think about their health, the medical treatment they will receive, how they will make ends meet, and if they will...
Many workers feel like they have to rush on the job. In some cases, this could be because they have aggressive deadlines and they need to work as fast as possible if they’re going to meet them. In other cases, it could be because the workers do not have a clear...
Firefighters undergo extensive training in hellish conditions to prepare them for the realities of rushing into burning homes and buildings to rescue those trapped by the flames. But there is little to prepare them for the lingering effects of burns they suffer while...
Returning to work before fully recovering from a workplace injury is dangerous and can have lasting consequences for employees. Many workers may feel pressured to return early due to financial stress, fear of job loss or pressure from employers. However, resuming work...
