Workers’ compensation exists to help those injured or disabled due to a work-related accident. However, some people try to defraud the system for their own gain. A California man recently pleaded guilty and was convicted of insurance fraud. He now faces a host of serious consequences.   SyDetails concerning the fraud The man, a 38-year-old

When you landed a manufacturing job in California, you may have understood that the work had the potential to be busy and stressful. This type of work can be dangerous, too, especially if your duties require you to use heavy machinery and electrical equipment, or lift heavy objects and perform other tasks that place you

A work accident can result in injuries that may affect every area of your life. Your work-related injuries are much more than an inconvenience as they can have long-term or permanent impacts on you and your California family. You may need time away from work in order to recover, but you may also find that

Work-related injuries can come in many forms. While some people who do not have inherently risky job may not consider the various harm that could come to them while working, it is all too easy for a serious injury to befall any California worker. In fact, a serious brain injury could even result due to

The list of possible construction site injuries is endless. The dangers are exacerbated when the project involves multiple levels, such as on high-rise construction sites. Are you a construction crew member working at such a site? If you are, it would be a good idea to familiarize yourself with the safety precautions your employer must

Employers in California must comply with the safety standards and guidelines prescribed by the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health. They must protect the safety and health of all employers. An essential part of preventing work-related accidents is adequate safety training and appropriate steps to mitigate reported near-miss incidents. Complacency and human error are

When thinking of long-term harm caused by work-related injuries, most people might picture construction or industrial workers. However, repetitive stress injuries are progressive and often only diagnosed when damage is already irreversible. This painful condition can affect workers in many work environments, from office workers to poultry processing line workers. Repetitive stress injuries are not

California workers who spend their days around farm animals have multiple safety risks to tend to every day. The same applies if you work in veterinary facilities and other animal services. Employers are responsible for the safety and health of employees, and working around animals requires adequate training to stay safe in all the various

When discussing the typical safety hazards posed by trenches, cave-in prevention is typically the most significant concern. However, suppose you are a member of a trench-work crew on a construction site in California. In that case, you should know that construction workers around excavations of any kind face multiple other risks. Employers in California are