Worker’s Compensation

Any worker struggling with a job-related health condition should be able to claim workers' compensation insurance benefits. The benefits available include full health coverage for necessary treatment and disability benefits if you have to miss work. Unfortunately,...

If you work in a profession where you are constantly lifting and carrying heavy objects, you may be at risk of developing a cumulative injury. A cumulative injury is an injury that develops over time as a result of repetitive motion or stress on the body. If you have...

Workplace injuries are an unfortunate reality for many residents of San Diego. As a result, the law in California provides for such circumstances to ensure its residents aren’t crippled by situations beyond their control. Employees are entitled to worker’s...

Nobody plans to get injured at work, but accidents are almost inevitable. If you suffer injuries from an accident at your workplace, workers' compensation benefits can shield you from losses like medical bills or wages lost when recuperating. However, your claim needs...

Many aspects of work on a construction site involve danger to the employees. Big machinery is always a workplace risk, as are trenches and working at a significant height. While there is no way to eliminate the dangers associated with construction work, it is possible...

Employees in California have numerous legal protections that exceed the federal employment protections they have. One of the most important forms of worker protection is workers' compensation.  State law requires that companies provide insurance coverage for their...

Employers are legally obligated to provide a safe work environment for their employees. However, accidents are sometimes inevitable.  It doesn't matter who was at fault for the accident. Workers' compensation covers the injured employee as long as they got injured...

Anyone injured on the job is entitled to workers' compensation benefits. As long as your employer carries workers' compensation insurance (which is a legal requirement for most) and you were injured or got sick due to your work activity, you have the right to enjoy...

Construction trenching is defined loosely as carving deeply into the ground. On the surface, creating a trench sounds relatively safe. These tasks take place on the ground so falling from elevated heights is not the main risk. However, digging a trench, or working...

Workers across the country are faced with potential hazards in the workplace each day. However, construction workers are frequently exposed to dangers that could have catastrophic consequences.  For example, an incident with heavy-duty machinery could lead to a crush...