Healthcare continues as one of the most in-demand careers you can pursue. As the pressure on workers increases, so do the rates of injury across the board. Hospitals and care facilities may carry an inherent risk for incidents among workers. While some accidents are...
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Are you safe on the construction site?
As a construction worker, you work in one of the most hazardous careers. When your job site consists of dangerous materials and situations, you must remain vigilant to stay safe. The construction industry posts some of the highest rates of work-related injuries across...
Occupational asthma may qualify for workers’ compensation
Work environments with poor air circulation could expose employees to toxic allergens. Repeated exposure and inhalation may cause severe respiratory illnesses. Common irritants such as dust and chemical fumes could result in adult-onset asthma. The American Lung...
What types of benefits does workers’ compensation provide?
When you suffer an injury or develop an illness while working in California, you may wonder whether you might be able to get workers’ compensation insurance to help cover the costs associated with your condition. California employers have a legal obligation to carry...
Steps to take if you disagree with your doctor
As you seek to recover from a workplace injury, you should know that you have the right to control the course of your care and treatment. This means you should be on the same page as your treating doctor when it comes to evaluating your condition and determining how...
Does a delivery driver qualify for workers’ comp benefits?
Delivery drivers have become more ubiquitous. That is because online shopping has greatly caught on among consumers who want items delivered to their homes. But the sight of more delivery drivers also can be attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic as people maintain...
What is a supplemental job displacement benefit?
If you suffer an injury at work that makes it so you cannot go back to the job you held before, workers’ compensation can help you to obtain other employment. The injury was not your fault, so the system will try to avoid punishing you for the result of it by offering...
When should you return to work after an injury?
Getting hurt at work can rattle your confidence and motivation for doing your job. Depending on the severity of your injury, you may suffer from ongoing anxiety, triggered by the thought of returning to work. Because it is such a big decision to reenter the workforce...
What should you do after losing your workers’ comp case?
You thought you had a solid workers' compensation case, but your employer's claims examiner felt differently. Recently, you learned you lost your case. What should you do now? Chron explores strategies for responding to a denied workers' comp claim. You could have...
What does workers’ compensation actually cover?
This is a common question, so if you are asking it you are not alone. Workers’ compensation benefits are often a part of an insurance policy purchased by your employer. Like all insurance companies, making sure you get your entitled benefits can be difficult. As a...