by Occupational Injury Law Center | Sep 29, 2017 | workers' compensation
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, just under 3 million full-time, private industry workers suffer nonfatal illnesses or injuries each year in the United States. Many of these injuries result from employers taking cost-cutting measures that undermine worker...
by Occupational Injury Law Center | Sep 21, 2017 | injured workers' rights
Many workers who get injured on the job hesitate in filing a workers’ compensation claim because they fear that in doing so, they could either be retaliated against or fired. If this describes you, then you’ll find comfort in knowing that in California...
by Occupational Injury Law Center | Sep 17, 2017 | Blog
One of the most common workplace injuries employees can encounter is a slip and fall. In fact, injuries sustained from slipping on the job results in the greatest amount of lost days from work, according to the National Floor Safety Institute. The best thing...
by Occupational Injury Law Center | Sep 15, 2017 | Workplace Injuries
Any workplace can pose risks – some more than others. Whether you are working in a mine, a construction site or at a desk in an office, there are still some basic health and safety principles that we should all be aware of.This blog will provide a brief overview...
by Occupational Injury Law Center | Sep 8, 2017 | injured workers' rights
Getting injured on the job can unfortunately be common in many industries, including construction, mining and farming. If you work in a high-risk industry, you may be concerned about medical expenses if you get hurt, and questions such as whether you can be treated by...
by Occupational Injury Law Center | Sep 1, 2017 | Workplace Accidents
Researchers with the University of Southern California’s (USC) Initiative for Population Heath have determined that both African Americans and Latinos are at a greater risk for suffering a workplace injury more so than other ethnic groups.As for why these two...
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