Over the past year, employees from California to New York have had to complete much of their work from home, bringing the question surrounding workers' comp eligibility to light. Understandably, work-from-home employees want to know if and when they can file a claim...

When getting treatment for a work injury, the last thing you expect is to suffer from a secondary issue, but that is what is happening more and more these days as doctors seek to use a variety of non-opioid pain medications. The move away from opioid medications is to...

If you sustain an injury at home, you may wonder what, if any, rights you have to compensation. Can you still recover workers’ compensation, even if your accident occurs in an environment over which your employer has little to no control? With one-third of the...

Every day, workers across the country are too tired to stay safe and if you regularly struggle with fatigue due to working many hours, it is crucial to understand the risks you face on the job. Sadly, fatigue can significantly increase the likelihood of an accident...

Most Californians do not expect to suffer serious injuries while they are at work. Unfortunately, however, many workers are injured at work every year in the state. Some of the problems that lead to workplace injury accidents are caused by tools and equipment that are...

The hand is an astounding part of the human body, containing more than 25 bones and capable of delicate movements that no machine could replicate. But because of this, the hand is susceptible to injury. Perhaps you injured your hand while working in California because...

California workers who work around machinery have a higher risk of suffering serious injuries. Moving machinery can cause many types of injuries, including crushed fingers and hands, amputations, blindness and burns, and accidents may even result in fatalities....

Those who work with their hands in industrial settings in California may find this information on workplace safety interesting. There are simple steps that you can take to protect yourself from injury. Steps to improve hand safety Every company that has potentially...

Ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft continue to remain locked in a legal battle with the California legislature. A court recently ruled against the two companies, so Uber and Lyft face orders to alter their workers' status to employees. The companies intend to appeal...