Spinal cord injuries are rare, but workers do suffer them on the job occasionally. Someone who drives as part of their job or who operates heavy machinery may have more risk of a spinal cord injury. Those who work at an elevation, such as window washers or tree removal professionals, could also hurt their spines if they fall on the job. Spinal cord injuries account for some of the most expensive workers’ compensation claims. Workers will likely require trauma care and physical therapy, if not surgery and prosthetic devices to help them recover after a…Read More
Whether you work in an office, a restaurant or a factory, you have to perform certain physical functions to do your job every day. The longer you keep working in the same industry, the more likely it is that your job responsibilities will eventually damage your body. Constantly needing to twist, bend, grip or lift will cause small amounts of trauma. Spread out over many years, your minor discomfort from work could turn into serious pain and functional limitations. Can you count on workers’ compensation if doing the same job has become painful? Pain From…Read More
Putting an exact price on a specific injury depends on so many factors. What is crucial is not to sell yourself short. Let’s say you lose something small, like a finger. You may have seen people with missing fingers going about life as if nothing had happened. Does that mean you will be able to? Not necessarily. Here are two questions to ask yourself: How Does Losing A Body Part Make You Feel? If you wore a ring for a long time then removed it, you may occasionally feel that the ring is still there.…Read More
Workplace injuries happen for many reasons, a lot of which may be out of your control as an employee. For instance, maybe your employer hasn’t given you the proper safety protection equipment or maybe the other employees you work with don’t work in a safe manner, putting you at risk. However, it is true that a lot of injuries suffered on the job are the fault of the person who is injured. Someone could do a poor job setting up a ladder up at the wrong angle, and then they could be injured when that…Read More
Workplace accidents happen all the time. And while most workers recover fully from their workplace-related injuries, some do not and continue to experience medical challenges that render them unable to work. In the unfortunate event that your injuries aren’t ever going to heal, you may be eligible for permanent disability (PD) benefits under California workers’ compensation laws. Injuries And Illnesses That Fall Under Permanent Disability Permanent disabilities come from all kinds of injuries, in all kinds of occupations Here are some of the workplace-related injuries that are likely to result in a permanent disability: Traumatic…Read More
Workers and their employers often disagree about workers’ compensation claims. Although a company won’t pay out of pocket for an employee’s benefits, a major claim can increase the premium that they have to pay for workers’ compensation coverage in the future. Workers know that they need benefits, and employers have an interest in minimizing what workers receive. You know that you got hurt at work or developed your medical condition because of your job responsibilities. Maybe you have a repetitive stress injury from typing or using the same machinery every day rather than an injury…Read More
Workers across California are exposed to numerous risks each day. Often, these risks vary depending on the specific type of working environment. A unique aspect of slip-and-fall accidents is that they can essentially happen to anyone at any time. Nevertheless, there are factors that can increase the possibility of this type of incident. Understanding the common causes could assist with prevention. Outlined below are three of the leading causes of workplace slip-and-fall accidents. Wet And Slippery Floors There are numerous reasons why the workplace floor may become wet or slippery. For example, individuals may bring water…Read More
Injuries sustained in a workplace can be specific, such as slip-and-fall injuries or cumulative injuries that take time. Cumulative trauma injuries develop over time and are caused by repetitive physical or mental activities that happen over a long period. Cumulative trauma injuries can cause a disability or the need for medical care. According to a recent report, cumulative trauma claims have been on the rise in recent years. It shows how big an issue this has become, and if you are a worker, you may want to check if you are a victim of cumulative trauma.…Read More
Temporary disability benefits are payments you get after you are injured at work, and your injuries prevent you from doing your job while recovering. Temporary disability pays up to two-thirds of the gross wages (pre-tax) that you lose while recuperating from your injuries. Under California law, you cannot receive more than the maximum weekly amount set at $1,356.31. You are required to report to the claims administrator all the forms of income that you receive from work, including food, lodging, commissions, tips, overtime and bonuses. You should also report any earnings from work you did at…Read More
If you get injured on the job, the general advice is to report it to your supervisor as soon as you can. If it’s severe enough that you need to go to the hospital, of course, they’re going to know anyway. But many injuries are not that severe. Less severe injuries require you to make sure your company knows what happened, and you want to file an official report even if you consider the accident to be obvious in nature. Why is it so important to do this? It can help you get the workers’…Read More
