Workers’ Compensation

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...