Californians who have been hurt and are unable to work have the right to receive workers’ compensation benefits to cover for their medical care, provide them with wages and help them concentrate on their recovery. It is important to remember that not every case is...
Fatal construction accident in Cathedral City
We all know that construction sites are dangerous places. After all, they are rattled with heavy machinery, large objects, shift ground, and a myriad of other dangerous conditions. Unfortunately, these dangers proved deadly in a construction accident this month. The...
Man working construction has head trauma after fall from scaffold
In Northern California and throughout the state, construction work is one industry that has continued despite the ongoing health concerns across the nation. With that comes the potential for accidents with injuries. Some of the riskiest work that a person can do...
Workplace injuries at Amazon facilities allegedly underreported
In California and across the nation, warehouse work can be a risky endeavor. Workers are tasked with repetitive movements, are often required to bend and lift, must operate heavy machinery, and trust other workers to adhere to proper safety protocol. It goes without...
Injuries are common in meat processing
Meat processing is a necessary business operation in order to keep food storages at adequate levels. This work is conducted outside the public view in many instances, which means that many people don’t know what all goes into processing meat, including the dangers....
Study: Latinos disproportionately affected by workplace pollution
Have you developed a heart ailment or another condition due to pollution at work? If you’re a member of the Latino community, you are not alone in this. A study in the Journal of the American Hearth Association shows that the Latino community are, more than other...
Seeking workers’ compensation after distracted work accidents
In California and across the United States, distraction-related accidents are generally perceived to be related to drivers who are not paying attention to the road. This is often related to using a handheld device. However, there are other areas in which a person can...
How workers can stay safe in the summer heat
The summers in California can be brutal for outdoor workers, so it's important to know how to protect yourself during this time. It all starts with knowing the different types of heat-related illness and their symptoms. There are four conditions to be aware of: • Heat...
Workers’ comp claims often due to construction falls
Many Californians work in construction, and with these types of jobs, there are known dangers. Complex tools, large vehicles, machinery and heavy items are used. Accidents can happen and cause injuries that require workers' compensation benefits. One of the most...
Falls in construction and how to prevent them
Falls are among the most frequent and costly incidents that can befall a construction company. Construction employers in California can imagine just how serious a fall can be for a worker: He or she may injure multiple parts of the body, be left with a temporary or...