If you drive a forklift for your job, you know there is a high risk of injury. Following are some important things to understand about forklift safety and your rights to workers' compensation benefits if you get hurt on the job in California. IMPORTANT: If you have...
Year: 2021
What first responders should know about their additional workers’ comp benefits
First responders put their lives on the line every day to keep the public safe. They have some of the most dangerous jobs in our society, and they run a high risk of death, catastrophic injury and other dangers. Workers’ compensation benefits are available to them...
Workers’ compensation covers falls in the workplace
If a company intends to do business in California, it must follow OSHA rules. However, far too many cases show the absence of appropriate fall prevention standards. Falls on the job can lead to workers' compensation claims. Understanding the risks Construction sites...
What types of benefits are available through workers’ comp?
A good workers’ compensation policy goes a long way to helping injured employees in Southern California. Many kinds of workers’ compensation benefits get used throughout the country. However, how they are distributed and their amount vary by state. What is included in...
Some occupations include specific medical issues in comp claims
Workers’ compensation cases are not all equal when it comes to unusual medical issues. High-stress public service workers such as firefighters and police not only save people who are in peril, but they also put themselves in danger at the same time. This activity can...
What are my options if my workers’ comp benefits are delayed or denied?
Employees in Southern California often take comfort in knowing that if they ever obtained injuries in the workplace that they have workers’ compensation benefits to help them pay for medical and basic living costs. However, there are times when those benefits are...