by Occupational Injury Law Center | Aug 12, 2019 | workers' compensation
With America seemingly mired in an opioid epidemic, responsible doctors are becoming much more conservative in prescribing these powerful pain relievers to patients. Instead, they’re prescribing non-opioid medications, such as NSAIDs, and non-pharmacologic pain...
by Occupational Injury Law Center | Jul 5, 2019 | workers' compensation
Workers’ compensation is a multi-billion-dollar industry here in California. Some $20 billion is paid to workers every year by insurers and/or employers.Workers’ compensation regulations are determined by the state’s elected officials. Because...
by Occupational Injury Law Center | May 23, 2019 | workers' compensation
Any type of injury to your brain, such as a concussion, requires immediate medical attention. Neglecting to receive care as quickly as possible can result in additional damage and long-term complications.The best way to know if you have a concussion is to visit a...
by Occupational Injury Law Center | May 9, 2019 | workers' compensation
If you’re injured on the job, you may find yourself in position to file a claim for workers’ compensation benefits. While this gives you financial peace of mind, it doesn’t necessarily remove all the stress from your life.For example, you may have...
by Occupational Injury Law Center | Apr 10, 2019 | workers' compensation
The presence of mold in your workplace is a serious problem that requires immediate attention. Mold exposure can affect your health in many ways, both in the short and long term.Some of the most common symptoms associated with mold exposure include:Wheezing Coughing...
by Occupational Injury Law Center | Mar 13, 2019 | workers' compensation
Depending on your industry and profession, you may expect to come in close contact with toxins. There are also times when employees are subjected to contact with toxins without knowing it.If you find that there are toxins in your workplace, there are several steps you...
by Occupational Injury Law Center | Nov 9, 2018 | workers' compensation
Many workers in the United States are aware that they can make a claim for workers’ compensation after being injured at work. Becoming injured because of a fall or because of faulty machinery are situations that are quite obviously eligible for workers’...
by Occupational Injury Law Center | Oct 11, 2018 | workers' compensation
Many workers in the United States are unfortunately exposed to toxins every day. In an attempt to prevent such exposure, there are many safety procedures in place that are enforced by law.If you work in an environment that is at risk for toxic exposure or you believe...
by Occupational Injury Law Center | Sep 13, 2018 | workers' compensation
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...
by Occupational Injury Law Center | Aug 17, 2018 | workers' compensation
In the state of California, almost all employers need to have workers’ compensation insurance coverage. Usually however, very large companies are able to start their own type of insurance coverage, and therefore, do not need to engage in the governmental...
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