California’s agricultural workers do more than just plant and harvest crops. They also help nurture crops by tending closely to them and using chemicals such as pesticides to keep them safe from vermin. But pesticides are extremely toxic, not just to insects but to...
Workers’ Compensation
Avoid these top reasons for workers’ compensation denial
When you’re injured at work, you need financial support to offset your lost wages and your medical expenses. The workers’ compensation system could provide you with the relief that you need, but these benefits aren’t automatically handed out. In fact, a fair number of...
The risks of heat stress in construction
While exposure to the sun can be good for you in small doses, extended periods under a sweltering afternoon sun can be brutal to your body. No one is more at risk from overexposure to the sun and heat than workers whose jobs take them outdoors, such as construction...
Electric shock and hardware injuries: The risks for tech employees
Compared to industries where the risks are more apparent, such as construction, manufacturing or logging, the tech industry doesn’t have too many obvious hazards. But that doesn’t mean tech workers are immune to workplace injuries. Electric shock and hardware...
4 tips for budgeting after suffering a workplace injury
A workplace injury can flip your life upside down. You can suddenly find yourself unable to work and earn a living at a time when you’re trying to cope with extensive amounts of pain and suffering and hospital bills are coming due. This can create an overwhelming...
Special workers’ comp benefits for California firefighters
Firefighters face danger daily for a living. They run toward burning structures, respond to emergency incidents and undergo training exercises to improve their abilities. In keeping the public safe, they are at an elevated risk of sustaining injuries or dying. In 2021...
Your accommodation rights when returning to work after an injury
Returning to work following a disabling injury can be daunting. Certain physical, emotional and psychological challenges could be difficult to deal with. The thought of readjusting to the work setting again while coping with any leftover symptoms or physical limits...
Can my attorney directly communicate with my case manager?
Injured workers often find themselves dealing with paperwork and complex processes while trying to focus on their recovery. The task of understanding the workers' compensation system can be tough. Many workers would instead focus on their health and let professionals...
Why healthcare workers are at increased risk for injury
Nurses and nursing assistants are the backbone of the healthcare industry. These caring individuals are dedicated to providing quality patient care in various settings. Unfortunately, due to the nature of their work, healthcare employees are at a greater risk of...
Addressing disputes over return to work offers after an injury
California workers who were injured on the job and were approved for workers’ compensation benefits need to understand certain facts about their case. Those who suffered injuries that inhibited their ability to do the job they did before could suffer aftereffects that...