What to know about appealing a denied workers’ comp claim
You do have a chance to receive workers’ compensation benefits. If the insurance company denied your claim, you can file an appeal.
Taking the right steps after a workplace injury
Taking the proper steps is critical to avoid missing out on the essential coverage workers’ comp offers.
Choosing A Doctor : 3 Things To Know
When you are injured at work, your employer provides your medical care, typically through your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance.
Older workers and job-related injuries
It may take longer for an injured worker who is older to recover from the accident and return to their position, or they may be unable to work again as a result of the accident.
Noise on the job may damage more than your hearing
If you work in an industry where the levels of noise are considerably high, you may not be surprised if these health screenings reveal that you may have a significant loss of hearing.
Protecting your head and eyes on the job
It may be surprising for you to learn that head and eye protective equipment are the very last resort in a workplace environment.
Two tragic deaths remind us of the dangers of electrocution
Electrical exposure can happen in a variety of ways. But among those who work outside, accidental contact with power lines is a hazard that cannot be taken for granted.
What are the dangers of working with heavy equipment?
As a worker in California that spends a lot of time around heavy equipment, you also spend a lot of time risking equipment-related accidents.
Construction falls are common and expensive
Construction site accidents are not uncommon in California and around the county, and many of them involve workers who suffer serious injuries after falling from elevated surfaces.
Cal/OSHA: Tesla underreported workplace injuries
Tesla, the manufacturer of all-electric luxury automobiles, has avoided providing full reports of workplace accidents and injuries at its factory.