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 their jobs. Of course, that’s not to say they are completely safe from potential accidents…
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 our safety. Unfortunately, work injuries can happen at all times. Additionally, they can build up…
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…
Uninsured Employers If you are an employer it is illegal to not have workers compensation insurance. It does not matter if you have one employee or if you have 1,000 employees. Workers Compensation is a requirement for employers of all sizes and types. When you get injured on the job, you report your injury to…
Independent Medical Review in workers compensation A large part of the workers compensation case is making sure that the injured worker receives all the medical treatment he/she needs. When an injured worker’s treating physician believes that the injured worker needs a specific type of medical treatment, that physician submits a Request For Authorization of that…
