What Is Vocational Rehabilitation in a California Workers’ Comp Claim?
A serious workplace injury can leave injured workers facing more than medical bills and lost wages. In many cases, an injury may prevent a person from returning to the same type of work they performed before the accident. When that happens, vocational rehabilitation and retraining benefits may become an important part of the California workers’ […]
What Jobs Have the Highest Risk of Workplace Injuries in California?
Workplace injuries can happen in any job, but some industries in California carry a much higher risk than others. For workers in Santa Ana and across the state, understanding which jobs are most dangerous can help highlight risks, rights, and options after an injury. At our firm, we represent injured workers throughout Santa Ana and […]
Can You Choose Your Doctor in a California Workers’ Compensation Claim?
If you are injured on the job in Santa Ana or anywhere in California, one of the first questions you may have is whether you can choose your own doctor. Medical treatment is a critical part of any workers’ compensation claim, and understanding your rights can make a significant difference in your recovery and your […]
2 men killed when Union Pacific train collides with vehicle in Lancaster
A driver was killed and two Caltrans workers were injured when a car crashed on the 405 Freeway in Huntington Beach Thursday night. The crash occurred on the southbound side of the freeway near Beach Boulevard, California Highway Patrol Sgt. Michael Stoney said. Caltrans workers were in the process of setting up a planned closure […]
Fatal crash on 405 Freeway in Huntington Beach leaves 2 Caltrans workers injured
Two men in an SUV were killed Friday morning when their vehicle was struck by a Union Pacific train in Lancaster. The crash was reported about 5:15 a.m. near the intersection of West Avenue I and Sierra Highway, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department spokesperson Bartlett said. It was initially unclear how many people were killed […]
Repetitive Motion Work Injuries: What is Tendinitis?
Tendinitis is one of the most common repetitive motion injuries. The condition comes about as a result of doing the same motion over and over again on a daily basis without rest. Any worker, especially an office worker who uses a computer mouse and keyboard every day, can develop debilitating tendinitis. Depending on the severity, […]
What You Need to Know About the Workers’ Compensation Claim Process
What is Workers’ Compensation? Workers’ compensation is a type of insurance that employers must have in order to protect their workers and assets. It is a policy that is specific to injuries that occur on the job. In order for workers’ compensation to be given, the injury must happen during working hours or on the […]
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were approximately 2.8 million nonfatal workplace-related injuries reported in 2017. This equates to 2.8 cases for every 100 full-time employees in the United States. In addition to reported workplace injuries, 50,000 workers are killed on the job every year. Any employee can suffer an injury in almost […]
Back and Neck Injury at Work: Worker’s Compensation
Those who are injured as a result of performing their work duties are often eligible to receive worker’s compensation benefits. Because there are certain requirements that must be met, it can be advisable for those suffering from such an injury to obtain the services of an attorney who has knowledge and experience in worker’s compensation, […]
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