In today's fast-paced world, stress and anxiety have become commonplace. In some instances, employment is the trigger. Constant panic attacks may make it impossible to hold down a job. Qualifying for workers' compensation due to mental health conditions can be tricky....
Traumatic brain injuries are a serious matter. They can impact an individual's cognitive abilities and overall health for years if treatment comes too slowly. For this reason, everyone must know the signs of a TBI, especially those in fields where the risk is high,...
Work-related injuries can always be challenging to navigate. This is especially true when it comes to proving that your workplace contributed to the incident. Understanding how to show this connection is important for seeking compensation for your pain and losses....
According to the Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, as of October 22, 2023, California had 14,165 claims filed for the year. Not every claim that goes through the system ends with an approval and the claimant receives benefits. You may wonder what happens when...
When you think about heading to work in the morning, facing life-threatening risks probably does not cross your mind. However, for some individuals in California, their daily grind includes navigating hazards that can result in severe injuries or even fatalities....
You should not have to worry about your employer retaliating against you because you have filed a workers’ comp claim. Unfortunately, some workers suffer this injustice. In addition, sometimes an employer takes adverse action due to activities related to the workers’...
Workers' compensation benefits can provide supplemental support while you recover from an injury. However, using your benefits the wrong way could prevent you from maximizing their value. Knowing how to optimize your benefits can make a difference in how sustainable...
Experiencing an amputation while at work is a traumatic and life-altering event. Whether you work in a dangerous industry such as construction or in a relatively safe office setting, this type of incident can dramatically change your life. In California, employers...
On any given day, streets fill with delivery drivers ensuring that packages reach their recipients on time. Behind this seemingly smooth operation, drivers face a range of hazards, resulting in various injuries. CNBC reported that in 2021, one in five delivery drivers...
Hotel workers in California face a much higher on-the-job injury risk than employees in all other service-industry positions. Hotel housekeepers, especially, face elevated injury risks. The role of the hotel housekeeper is a physically demanding one, and many of the...