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...
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Car accidents can be workplace accidents
In some cases, injuries from a car accident will not qualify for workers’ comp benefits. An example of this is if you get in an accident while driving as part of your commute. When you are driving to the office to clock in or driving home after you clocked out, you...
What you need to know about the independent medical examination
After being injured on the job, you need compensation to offset your losses. After all, you’ll likely be unable to work and earn your wage, and medical bills will quickly come due. If you don’t have savings to cover these expenses, you might be at risk of eviction or...
You don’t have to play tennis to get tennis elbow
Tennis elbow is a painful inflammation of tendons, making it painful to move the joint. It is an overuse injury, and it comes from people making the same motion over and over again. This is actually why it is called tennis elbow, as these athletes would often develop...
Why might nurses need workers’ comp?
Most workers are entitled to claim workers’ compensation if injured at work. Or if they pick up an illness at work. One of the categories of employees most at risk of these two things is nurses. Here are some of the specific dangers nurses must negotiate on an...
What if you don’t fully recover from your work-related injury?
After a work-related injury, workers’ comp can cover medical expenses and provide you with income so you can focus on your recovery without financial stress. Once you recover, you can resume your previous work duties. But what happens if you don’t make a full...
Understanding the updates on the “Time of Hire” pamphlet
The "Time of Hire" pamphlet is crucial for employers and employees in California, providing essential information about workers' compensation. Recent updates have been made to ensure compliance with new regulations and to improve the pamphlet's clarity and...
Why you shouldn’t rush back to work after being injured
After being injured at work, you might come to rely on workers’ compensation benefits to offset your lost wages and pay for your medical care. While securing these benefits can be difficult in some instances, maintaining them can be just as challenging. In fact,...
What can you do if your workers’ compensation claim is denied?
Many people are injured while working. As a result, they may not be able to return to work until their injuries have healed. These injured employees could lose wages for weeks, months or for their entire life. Injured workers may be able to apply for workers’...
3 common workplace trip hazards
Some occupations are more dangerous than others. For example, construction is widely regarded as one of the most hazardous industries. Nonetheless, every work environment has the potential to be dangerous, especially where trip hazards are concerned. What are the...
