Don’t let discrimination or harassment at work get the best of you. Always remember that you can take certain steps to protect your rights as an employee. Taking such actions can help prevent any further mistreatment and consequently, improve your situation at work. It can also help prove your case while preserving your right to…
Getting injured because of any type of accident has the potential of altering the course of your life. A car accident, motorcycle accident, slip and fall, workplace accident, or any situation where you are injured because of the negligence of others can cause injuries and trauma to you that can stay with you forever and…
When you suffer a personal injury, you may not immediately think about how the party responsible for your injury is going to pay for your medical care and provide other compensation for your injuries. You want to make sure your injuries heal, and you get better, but at some point, you may realize that you…
The potential for an accident seems to be everywhere today, no matter where you go, what you do, or how careful you are. You are always at the mercy of others and how well they pay attention or whether they are neglectful. Sadly, their neglect can end up causing injuries to you, whether it is…
If you spend your time working in a warehouse, factory, or another area where heavy machinery is around you, you need to know that there is always the possibility that something could go wrong. Even if you are extremely careful and aware while you are working, defects in machinery occur, and an accident can happen….
If you have been injured at work, then after medical treatment and pain recovery, your mind might start turning to finances. Taking a trip to the hospital after an injury can be expensive, and if you don’t have any emergency funds then you could find yourself facing rising treatment bills and the potential for lost…
Lesionarse debido a la negligencia de otra persona lo coloca en una posición muy difícil. Sus lesiones, ya sean leves o graves, pueden interferir con su vida diaria y evitar que trabaje y disfrute del tiempo con su familia. También puede sufrir un trauma emocional y mental que lo atormenta cada día. Con todo esto…
Accidents can happen in so many ways and in so many different places today. Even if you feel you are careful all the time, you are also at the mercy of other drivers, faulty equipment, and other factors that can cause you to be injured. When you are hurt because of someone else’s negligence, what…
After getting injured at work, a lot of employees are confused, scared and are not sure what they should do. A lot of employees are scared that if they are reporting a work accident to their employer, that their job may be at danger. Under Labor Code 132A, it is illegal for an employer to…
Permanent disability benefits in workers compensation When you sustain an injury at work, the injury can be either temporary or permanent. In workers compensation, you are able to receive medical treatment even if your condition is temporary. When your condition has reached maximum medical improvement, your physician will release you. If you no longer have…
