Workers’ Compensation

Given the number of retailers that have shunned brick-and-mortar stores and are instead keeping their goods in warehouses, these buildings are cropping up everywhere in California. Adding in the growing stress to get orders out within a specific time frame and it is...

Work injuries could turn your life upside down. They could leave you with lasting conditions or disabilities, depending on the circumstances. You can rely on your workers' compensation and accompanying benefits in these challenging situations. You could take advantage...

The law acknowledges that some work environments are noisier than others. Jobs like welding, carpentry and aircraft maintenance expose workers to loud noise that could affect their hearing. This is why the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) provides...

Once you’ve suffered a workplace injury or illness, you’re forced to come face-to-face with the financial realities of your situation. If you’re unable to work on account of your condition, then your household income can be dramatically slashed, which can be...

Firefighters and police officers are the most crucial first responders. They are the people we turn to when severe calamities occur and when we need them to save us from life-threatening situations. We rely on them to get us out of these circumstances, and in doing...

A work injury can leave you vulnerable and confused. You might be asking yourself: what will happen to my job if I need a long time to heal? Fortunately, the law has provisions that protect your rights and benefits during these circumstances, such as your right to...

Most people spend more than half their days at the workplace. But while employees may have achieved a certain level of comfort in their work environment, there may still be health and safety risks they could face during work hours. In fact, certain occupations are...

Our jobs are often a major part of our identity. So, if you are not working due to a workplace injury, the time may come where your health improves, and you want you to go back to work. In fact, your employer might be required to offer you suitable work once you are...

In California, workers who are injured on the job and receive workers’ compensation benefits will receive treatment to help them recover. Unfortunately, depending on the severity of the injury, there may be a limit as to how much they can improve. In some cases, they...

In California, work injuries and the concerns that surround them often leave a person wondering what the future holds. They will think about their financial situation and how they will make ends meet to provide for themselves and their family. In addition, there are...