If you were injured in the workplace and had to take time off work in order to recover, then it is likely that you lost wages as a result. This will probably have had a significant effect on your household and may have increased financial stresses. Since you were...
Month: September 2018
What are the biggest risks as a miner?
Some professions are simply more dangerous than others. This is true when one makes a comparison, say, with an office-based desk job and a person who works in mines. The differences in the risks that come with each job are almost incomparable. However, although mining...
Top 3 industries for fall-related injuries
There are myriad risks that workers in dangerous industries face. Regardless of the industry, if you are not careful, you can suffer an injury even at a job that entails minimal risk. One of the most common types of workplace accidents occurs when a worker...
Dealing with toxic exposure in the California workplace
We are exposed to a low level of toxins almost everywhere we go. Whether you're driving to work with the window down or sitting next to a person while they are smoking, toxic materials are hard to avoid. However, some toxins do much more dangerous than others.This is...
Can a workplace injury affect my career prospects?
If you have been injured at work, it may be a long road to recovery. After any workplace injury that requires you to seek medical attention or take time off work, you have the right to file a claim for workers' compensation in the aftermath. As long as you file this...