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If I am injured at work, what benefits can I receive?
Under the workers’ compensation system, your employer will usually be required to pay for medical treatment related to your work injury.
Is it post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or a brain injury?
Many people in America suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This mental health disorder affects people who faced a life-threatening situation.
Can injured workers qualify for both workers’ comp and SSDI?
Employees who are injured on the job or fall ill due to exposure might be able to qualify for both worker’s compensation and Social Security Disability Insurance benefits.
Can I be deported for filing a workers’ comp claim?
Many undocumented workers fear that filing a workers’ compensation claim will somehow result in deportation.
Worker falls at construction sites can be deadly
One of the worst is the risk of a worker who is high up on scaffolding falling to the ground. Falls from height usually cause serious injuries and are often fatal.
What are OSHA’s “Fatal Four” types of work accidents?
Workplace fatalities tend to fall into one of four categories. Falls, Struck by an object, Electrocutions and Caught-in or caught-between.
What to avoid saying during a workers comp exam
When talking to IME doctors, employees don’t gain anything by talking poorly about employers or being rude.
Employer responsibility during workers & compensation filings
Employers are responsible for gathering evidence whenever an injured worker files a workers’ compensation claim.
Why do people file workers & comp claims?
Workplace violence may also lead to injuries. A violent co-worker could seriously injure someone, which possibly opens the door to workers’ comp claims and lawsuits.
Injured on the job and then deported
In the state of California, someone who is injured on the job is entitled to workers’ compensation, and that includes undocumented workers.
How workers’ compensation benefits can help you
However, every workplace carries the risk of serious injury. If you are hurt while working, it’s important to know how workers’ compensation benefits can help you through this difficult time.
How do I get medical treatment after a workplace injury?
In California, the treatment of work-related injuries is governed by a medical treatment utilization schedule (MTUS).
A herniated disc from a back injury is serious
A herniated disc also called a ruptured spinal disc, occurs when one of the discs between your spine ruptures or is knocked out of place.
Vineyards have a duty to keep fruit pickers safe
Agricultural workers, particularly grape harvesting for California vineyards, need safe working conditions.
Heat-related illness and how workers can avoid it
Construction workers and anyone else in California who works outdoors should know about the danger of heat-related illness.
Does a back injury qualify for a worker & compensation claim?
In California, if a back injury occurs while the worker was working a shift, the worker may be able to collect worker’s compensation.
Employer and employee responsibilities in a workers & comp claim
The following is an overview of the responsibilities of the employer and employee during the claim process.
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.
Why companies should take safety seriously
Ideally, the company that employs you will have a safety plan in place that makes it easy to respond to an emergency situation in a timely manner.
Workers Compensation for Foreign-Born Workers
When it comes to migrant workers in California, they face an extremely high chance of being injured in the workplace.