Workplace Injury

If you work in the state in any industry, you have the right to expect a reasonably safe working environment. Some industries are inherently dangerous, but every employer in every industry has the responsibility to ensure their employees do not face unreasonable hazards at work each day. Unfortunately, workplace violations commonly occur in various ways, [...]

Every worker in every industry in California has the right to expect a reasonably safe workplace and for their employer to abide by industry-specific safety regulations. While some workplaces are inherently hazardous, it is up to the employer to ensure all applicable regulations are followed to minimize the chance of employee harm. In California, workplace [...]

The workers’ compensation laws aim to allow businesses to continue operating with confidence while providing a valuable financial safety net to injured workers. If you or a loved one suffered any injury while working, it is vital to know what you can expect from workers’ compensation insurance. When you report your injury to your employer, [...]

The workers’ compensation system aims to provide important economic protection to both employers and employees of all industries. While this insurance can prevent employers from facing liability for their injured workers’ damages, it also provides valuable benefits to injured workers that will help them recover. If you are hurt while working in any industry, it’s [...]

Everyone faces the risk of injury at work in almost every industry, and it is possible for work-related accidents to happen in many unexpected ways. If you or a loved one is hurt while working, it is important to know your rights in terms of workers’ compensation benefits and the first steps you should take [...]

Everyone working in the state faces the risk of injury at work, but some workplaces and job duties are inherently more dangerous than others. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is the federal agency responsible for upholding workplace safety regulations and investigating violations thereof. OSHA regularly releases reports concerning which industries have the highest [...]

State law requires almost every employer to have workers’ compensation insurance, which comes into play whenever a covered employee sustains an injury while working. Workers’ compensation insurance not only provides financial benefits to injured workers, but it also protects their employer from civil liability for the injury. This means an injured worker generally cannot file [...]

Workers’ compensation provides important legal protection to employers and financial relief to their injured workers. When a workplace injury occurs, the victim has the right to claim workers’ compensation benefits that can help them recover. In most cases, an injured worker can expect medical expense coverage and ongoing disability benefits from their employer’s insurance carrier. [...]

Thousands of people sustain work-related injuries each year, and any work injury has the potential to cause severe medical complications for the victim. Almost every employer must have workers’ compensation insurance under state law, and this insurance can be a valuable lifeline for any injured worker and their family when they are left unable to [...]

California enforces some very robust and comprehensive workers’ compensation regulations in the United States that require almost every employer to purchase workers’ compensation insurance. If you suffer an injury at work, you are likely covered by your employer’s policy and have the right to file a claim for benefits. If you have a pre-existing injury [...]