It is natural to think that to have a legal claim for a work-related injury, the injury must be major or serious, but that it not always true. California law allows cumulative trauma claims for cumulative trauma injuries sustained in the workplace. What is cumulative...
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Will your health condition leave you unable to work?
Many California residents will face health challenges at some point in life, whether it is due to age, sudden onset of disease or perhaps even an accident that caused a serious injury. Health problems of any kind can be difficult for individuals and families to...
People with mental disorders may be able to receive SSDI
It is important that people in California are able to work. People need to earn income to pay bills and provide for their needs. There are many different reasons why people may be unable to work though. It could be a temporary injury or illness that keeps people out...
Can I refuse to work if my workplace is unreasonably dangerous?
While most jobs present some sort of danger that should be avoided, sometimes a condition exists in the workplace that is unreasonably dangerous and needs to be fixed. The federal Occupational Safety and Health Act addresses what must be done to keep a workplace safe,...
Can I go back to work and still keep my SSD benefits?
If you have been on Social Security Disability benefits for a while and your health has improved, you may want to try working again. However, you do not want to lose your SSD benefits should your attempt to work fail. For this reason, the Social Security...
How much can one expect in workers’ compensation benefits?
If workers are injured and cannot work, it can put a significant strain on their financial situation. That is why it is important that employers follow the safety guidelines to ensure that their employees are kept safe and free of injury when at work. This does not...
Are you prepared for your disability re-evaluation?
If you’ve secured Social Security disability benefits, then you might be finding yourself breathing a sigh of relief, and for good reason. These benefits can provide you with the financial stability that you need while you focus on living the best life possible in...
Work requirements for Social Security disability benefits
There are several components to qualifying for Social Security disability benefits which are vital for many disabled individuals who are unable to work to support themselves and their families. Disabled applicants for Social Security disability (SSD) benefits should...
What are repetitive use injuries?
They are many different activities that people in California do throughout their lives. Some of the activities do not involve much physical exertion, while others can be very difficult on the body. Generally, when people are hurt it is because they did something such...
New California law designed to reduce warehouse worker injuries
Many retailers have large warehouses to store their items. Others have few – if any – retail outlets and rely on warehouses to serve as the hub of their business. In California, there are many such locations, the most prominent being Amazon. Workers have long...
