The workers' compensation process may seem like it lasts a long time. Getting all of your documentation submitted, dealing with insurers and moving through the process may seem like it will never end. But eventually, your case will be complete. What marks the end? It...
Workers’ Compensation
Why should you report safety concerns to management?
When you notice something dangerous at work, your decision to file a report could protect yourself and others from injury. While workers' compensation could offset some costs, the emotional repercussions of an injury could take years to get under control. There are...
Maximizing the value of your workers’ compensation benefits
When you sustain a workplace injury in California, workers' compensation benefits can make a considerable difference in your recovery experience. Handling things inefficiently after your injury could jeopardize your eligibility to receive benefits. Familiarity with...
What should you do after getting hurt at work?
A sudden workplace injury can make it difficult for you to return to work and even complete the normal daily tasks of living. If you get injured at work, you may become eligible for workers’ compensation benefits, which can include wage-loss benefits, compensation for...
Common types of work injuries suffered by delivery drivers
Working as a delivery driver for a shipping company of any size comes with its own share of risks. You spend your days sharing the road with other drivers, any one of whom could exhibit negligent behavior, and exerting yourself to lift and carry packages of varying...
Does workers’ compensation cover rehabilitation?
After sustaining a severe injury at your workplace in California, you might wonder if you will ever recover enough to go back to your job. Following the doctor's orders may give you a good shot at making a full recovery. One way to improve the success of your recovery...
Psychological trauma in the workplace
California workers' compensation covers discrimination and harassment. The Labor Commissioner's Office enforces policies that prohibit retaliation against victims of sexual assault, employees on sick leave, employees with a criminal history and several other...
Violence against nurses reaching unprecedented levels
Working as a California nurse involves a high degree of risk. While working around ill patients creates obvious hazards, nurses also face numerous safety risks in other areas. The number of patients assaulting nurses is on the rise across California and the nation,...
Workers’ compensation for truck drivers
California relies on trucking. Unfortunately, it is a relatively risky job because of the danger of catastrophic accidents and repetitive stress injuries. According to the Nebraska Spine Hospital, 59 percent of truck drivers suffer lower back pain. Policy Advice...
How safe is your delivery truck’s step stool?
If you work as a delivery driver for a major logistics company, you probably shudder every time you open the door and see the hundreds of packages you must deliver. Some of these, of course, are in stacks that reach over your head. Your company has planned for this...