According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than a million workers nationwide suffer from a back injury yearly, accounting for nearly one in five work-related injuries and illnesses, making back injuries one of the most commonplace workplace injuries. Whether you suffer a back injury from a workplace accident or from repetitive trauma, stress, or …
Although motor vehicle accidents are one of the most common causes of traumatic brain injury, according to the CDC, brain injuries are also common in workplace accidents in California. Unfortunately, a traumatic brain injury can result in permanent brain damage, even in the mildest cases. Of course, workers in specific industries, like the construction industry, …
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With recreational and medicinal marijuana use being legal for quite some time now in California, it is easy to assume that weed will not affect a workers’ comp claim, especially if a physician has prescribed the use of medical marijuana for the treatment of an on-the-job injury. Unfortunately, the use of cannabis, as it relates …
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Many hours on the road and strenuous activities related to truck driving can often take a physical and mental toll on those working as California truck drivers. That’s why laws and safety standards protect truck drivers from being pushed to the limit. Unfortunately, despite the government’s best efforts taken to ensure that professional drivers get …
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A wear and tear injury, also called a traumatic stress injury or a repetitive stress injury, develops over an extended period and often worsens if left untreated. Wear and tear injuries are usually long-lasting, causing pain and immobility, decreasing a victim’s overall well-being. In California, you might be entitled to workers’ compensation from the California …
Anyone injured in a construction accident can bring a lawsuit against those responsible for the accident and their injuries in California. Construction injury lawsuits allow accident victims to seek damage compensation, including reimbursement for medical and rehabilitation expenses, loss of income, pain, and suffering. In addition, when someone dies in a construction site accident, their …
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Not every workplace injury is physical, which is why California’s Department of Workers’ Compensation allows workers to file compensation claims for work-related stress and anxiety. While we can all relate to the stress that work can bring, especially in the short term around pressing deadlines and big projects, some work-related anxiety and stress can become …
According to reports from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, nearly half a million California residents suffer work-related injuries annually. These workplace injuries range from moderate to severe, temporary to permanent, sometimes resulting in death. Whether you work in a factory, a construction site, an office building, a supermarket, or other environments, you are not …
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It seems like, these days, everyone uses social media. In fact, a Pew Research Center report says 72% of Americans use some type of social media., with senior citizens being one of the most rapidly growing user demographic. That should come as no surprise considering social media has become a handy tool for individuals to …
In California, employers must provide W2 employees with workers’ comp benefits. Conversely, independent contractors are not generally covered by workers’ compensation. Unfortunately, employers in California often misclassify their employees, calling them independent contractors. If you want to determine whether or not you qualify as an independent contractor in California, you need to understand the following: …
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