When most people in California and across the country consider work-related injuries, they often think of physical injuries caused by a single accident or that occur due to repeated motions over a period of time. However, depending on the profession, workers can also...
Year: 2019
Police investigating fatal industrial accident
There are a variety of different potential hazards in workplaces in California and across the country. Many of them are known, allowing workers an opportunity to prepare for them. Others, however, are more unexpected. In fact, a man in another state recently lost his...
Do you know what steps to take after a work accident?
What should you do after a work accident? How can you be sure that you will get everything you need for recovery? Walking through the aftermath of this type of accident is never easy, and it is often complicated to deal with workers' compensation insurance companies....
Fatal workplace accident under investigation
For the many different workers in California and across the country, reporting to a work shift is likely just another part of their routine. Most every one reports to work expecting that will return to their home and family generally in the same condition in which...
Artificial stone countertops lead to work-related illness
When people in California design their new home or plan a remodel of their kitchen or bath, there are likely a multitude of different issues that they take into consideration. Most of these surround their personal preferences and cost of material and installation....
Who qualifies for workers’ compensation in California?
People in California and across the country could spend as much time completing their work-related tasks as they spend in their own homes. Regardless of the nature of a person's occupation, he or she could face a variety of different injuries as a result of completing...
Fatal industrial accident under investigation
While there is a risk of suffering a workplace injury regardless of what type of job a person in California has, those who work with heavy machinery may face additional risks of injury when compared to other occupations. In fact, a man in another state was recently...
Does your injury qualify for workers’ compensation benefits?
You never expected to get hurt on the job, but you ended up in this situation anyway. This can be a difficult time. You know that you need help to move forward with your life and your recovery, but maybe you are not sure whether you qualify for workers' compensation...
California Highway Patrol member injured in work accident
Police officers face a variety of different obstacles as they complete their work-related tasks. The act of responding to another accident can potentially put their lives at risk as they rush to help. Unfortunately, a member of the California Highway Patrol was...
Elevator company employee killed in workplace accident
Depending on the type of occupation a person in California has, he or she might have to travel to work sites to complete job-related tasks. For example, employees of elevator companies likely have to travel to specific locations. Unfortunately, such an employee...