Workplace injuries cost companies, insurance providers and workman's compensation millions of dollars a year and cause employees pain and lost wages. The United State Department of Labor notes that preventing illness and injury is an effective strategy to assist...
injured workers’ rights
Does carpal tunnel syndrome qualify for workers’ compensation?
The pain in your wrists is getting worse. Add in the tingling, numbness or weakness you're experiencing, and it's getting harder and harder to do your job. You've got to see your doctor.When you do, just what does your doctor diagnose? Carpal tunnel syndrome, and the...
There’s no need to fear making a workers’ compensation claim
When a person is injured in the working environment and suffers as a result, they often do not take action to recoup the benefits that they are entitled to. This is due to two main reasons: It is likely that they do not know about the compensation that they deserve,...
How can I have my lost wages replaced?
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...
Dealing with back pain in the California workplace
Almost any worker in any role can suffer from back pain. Working as an employee often involves sitting in a certain position or engaging in certain repetitive actions for an extended period of time. This can lead to back pain for many people, and it can lead to...
Your employer’s duties after you get injured at work
When you get injured in the workplace, you may have to take unpaid leave in order to recover physically and emotionally. The government recognizes that employee injuries in the workplace can come at a great cost because of this, so they ensure that nonexempt companies...
Returning to work after a job-related injury
If you suffered from an injury at work, it is likely that you had to take unpaid leave in order to recover. While workers' compensation insurance can go a long way toward helping you to recoup the wages that you lost as well as reimburse medical premiums that you...
Rights to rehabilitation as an injured worker
If you have been injured while you were at work, it is likely that you had to take unpaid leave in order to recover, and you may have also had to spend a significant amount on medical bills. When you suffer an injury due to your work obligations, your employer has the...
Employers shell out over $1 billion weekly for worker injuries
A recent Workplace Safety Index report published by Liberty Mutual shows that American employers paid out over $1 billion each week in 2015 for workers' injuries.The report's authors conceded that the overall number of workers who suffered one of the top 10 most...
Tesla accused of underreporting safety issues
Electric car manufacturer Tesla has been accused of underreporting safety issues in the workplace, including known hazards to employee health and wellness. The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) is now carrying out an investigation to...