by Law Office of Leslie S. Shaw, A.P.C. | Jan 13, 2020 | Workers' Compensation
California’s workers’ compensation law is broad: Almost all employees and on-the-job injuries are covered. The injured worker doesn’t have to show that the employer did anything wrong in order to receive benefits. If everything works as it should, after an on-the-job...
by Law Office of Leslie S. Shaw, A.P.C. | Mar 7, 2017 | Workers' Compensation
You know that if you suffer injuries while on the job in California, you have the right to certain benefits and support through your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance. Applying for these benefits is just the first step in the process, however, and...
by Law Office of Leslie S. Shaw, A.P.C. | Feb 8, 2017 | Workers' Compensation
Whether you suffer an injury or just want to know what happens if you do, the information below provides an overview of the workers’ compensation system. With this knowledge, your worries about what happens after an injury might go away. So, what is...
by Law Office of Leslie S. Shaw, A.P.C. | Oct 22, 2014 | Workers' Compensation
A California resident does not have to work in a hazardous environment to suffer a work-related injury. Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) such as those caused by a repetitive injury can cause serious — and even permanent — damage. There are steps that both...
by Law Office of Leslie S. Shaw, A.P.C. | Aug 29, 2014 | Workers' Compensation
When most California workers think about what “rehabilitation” means in connection with workers’ compensation, it is usually in conjunction with recovering from an on-the-job injury — such as physical therapy. That is just one definition of...
by Law Office of Leslie S. Shaw, A.P.C. | Jul 21, 2014 | Workers' Compensation
As we have said before on this blog, there is no job that comes without some safety risk. Whether it’s the risk of carpal tunnel or the risk of chemical exposure, every job presents its workers with some kind of danger that we hope employers account for.That...
by Law Office of Leslie S. Shaw, A.P.C. | Jun 12, 2014 | Workers' Compensation
Did you know that in 2012, more than 4,600 workers died in the United States while on the job? Compared to the roughly 3.8 million who suffered a work-related injury and the likely 50,000 who died from occupational diseases, this number seems small. But as many of our...
by Law Office of Leslie S. Shaw, A.P.C. | Mar 20, 2014 | Workers' Compensation
For shift workers across the nation, working odd schedules is part of the job description. And whether you’re a retail worker or a truck driver, chances are those long hours and varying schedules have started to cut into your sleep schedule. While most people...
by Law Office of Leslie S. Shaw, A.P.C. | Jan 4, 2014 | Workers' Compensation
A variety of hazards are present in any workplace, and this is especially true for people who work in the industrial setting. These hazards, ranging from rusty pipes to equipment that has not been well maintained, can pose a serious threat to the health and safety of...
by Law Office of Leslie S. Shaw, A.P.C. | Sep 11, 2013 | Workers' Compensation
There are numerous professional athletic teams in our state. There are football teams, baseball teams, hockey teams, soccer teams and basketball teams from all over the country may have played games here each season. Under current California law, athletes that have...
