While injuries on the job can happen to anyone at any time no matter what type of work is done, if you work at a position where there are higher risks of injury occurring, you need to be aware of…
Getting injured on the job can be stressful enough for you, but when you find that your employer is challenging your worker’s compensation claim, life may feel like it is getting even more challenging. Whether your injury has left it…
The term “work injury” can be simultaneously very specific and confusingly vague. If you get a paper cut while at work, does that constitute a workplace injury? Probably not. What about an anxiety disorder brought forth by consistent stress? That…
Getting worker’s compensation today has become a much easier process for the simple reason that companies would rather offer a reasonable settlement than go to court. But doing it yourself can be a challenge and the best solution for this…
Meal and rest breaks are important for employees as you can use these times to recharge or discharge. Many employers afford their personnel to take rest or meal breaks whether unpaid or paid. Although it’s a common practice, it’s not required…
Docks are inherently dangerous places. Machinery, shipping containers, and naval vessels are not necessarily the safest components of a job. The only reason there aren’t a lot more accidents in harbors and piers is that longshoremen are genuinely good at…
There are protections in place in the City of California for people who are injured while doing their job. These exist in order to make sure those workers receive the compensation they deserve following an accident or an injury. The…
Injuries in the workplace can happen at almost any time. In our modern day, many of us tend to think of our workplace as safe spots. We believe them to be somewhere we’re safe, where we don’t even worry about…
