Your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance triggers when you file a claim for a work-related injury. The insurance covers any initial medical costs you might incur. If your injuries result in a disability that prevents you from returning to work or limits your...
Workers’ Compensation
What you need to know about horseplay and workers’ compensation
When you suffer an on-the-job injury, you’re going to need financial support to get by while you focus on your recovery and getting back to work. That’s why workers’ compensation benefits are so important. If you can successfully recover these benefits, then you can...
Injured by an inmate: What you need to know
Every day on the job, corrections officers put themselves in harm's way. They need to be ready for anything. Inmates could start fights, try to escape or sneak in contraband. It's not out of the question that a jailer could get hurt attempting to break up fights and...
Workers’ compensation and mental illness in California
Not every work-related injury is visible. Some jobs can expose you to trauma and stress that affects your mental health. Depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affect millions of Americans, many of whose conditions developed or worsened on the...
Dogs continue to attack thousands of USPS workers
While it’s true that dogs can chase after and bite mail carriers, stereotypes aside, what may be surprising to learn is how frequently it happens across America. According to the United States Postal Service, dogs attacked over 5,300 employees in 2022. Even more...
The risk of work-related carpal tunnel syndrome
Hand injuries are some of the most devastating ailments you can suffer. Apart from the pain, a hand injury could prevent you from performing even the most basic tasks. But while you can try to protect your hands from physical damage, your work could still lead to...
Signs that your job may be causing you anxiety
No workplace is stress-free. However, some work environments and job responsibilities are just naturally mentally exhausting or challenging. These typically include occupations in the medical field, like nurses and doctors, police, firefighters, construction workers...
What are common dangers warehouse workers might face?
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...
How can I return to my job after a work injury?
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...
Can I seek compensation for work-related hearing loss?
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...