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Work injuries happen all the time and in numerous ways. When most people think of the causes of on the job injuries, they think of slips and falls, tool mishaps, or even repetitive motion injuries like carpal tunnel syndrome. However, the risks of working long hours are tremendous, and both employees and employers need to…
COVID-19 (the coronavirus) is a pandemic that has taken thousands of lives. COVID-19 has caused thousands of workers in the U.S. to fall ill, require medical care, and miss work. Filing a workers’ compensation claim for COVID-19 may be possible if you contracted the illness while at work. California’s workers’ compensation system provides no-fault benefits…
COVID-19 has dramatically affected the way of life for most people in this country, including the workplace landscape for most of us. In many cases, stay at home orders and official government mandates have shut down non-essential businesses. However, there are many jobs that are considered essential, and millions of workers across California remain employed….
The workers’ compensation system is an important tool workers in California can use to obtain the money they need without having to prove someone else’s fault. Unlike the civil justice system, which requires evidence of fault, workers’ compensation is a no-fault system. Even a successful workers’ comp claim, however, will not result in 100% of…
If you have suffered a workplace injury, you’re not alone. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), workplace accidents took 5,190 worker lives in 2016. This is an average of 100 deaths per week, or more than 14 deaths per day. Thousands of others suffered serious and debilitating injuries. In California alone, private…
Suffering an injury in the workplace can be damaging to your body and to your pocketbook. Luckily, California offers safety nets in the form of workers’ compensation to help you pay for your injuries and collect wages even after you take leave from work. However, not everyone wants to see workers’ compensation claims through to…