Wildland firefighters put their lives on the line during the California wildfire season from October through December each year. However, the safety hazards do not end there. A never-ending list of life-threatening hazards exists for the workers involved in the cleanup procedures in the fires’ aftermath. The risks of new fires or smoldering remains of

Perhaps you believe you have a good relationship with your employer, and that may be true. However, when you suffer serious injuries on a construction site, you may see a different side of the company you have loyally served. While you face an arduous recovery and potentially life changing aftereffects, your employer and the insurance

Workers’ compensation insurance helps protect people who work for a living from going into debt or permanently losing their income because they have done a job. Those who get hurt while working or who develop occupational illnesses can receive total coverage for their medical costs and at least a portion of their wages and benefits.

Every job comes with risks, but some more than others. Those who drive on California roads as part of their job duties know this better than most since they travel some of the most congested and busy roadways in the country. Suffering severe injuries in a work-related auto accident that was not your fault can

Construction sites nationwide, including California, have endless lists of safety hazards that pose injury and illness threats. Although some dangers are unique to specific projects, safety authorities have identified the six most significant hazards that construction workers face. If construction is the industry in which you earn your living, you may benefit from gaining knowledge

If you work a job that has higher-than-average risks, like forestry or construction, you likely balance the risk that you incur on the job with the income that you earn, which allows you to support your family. Your spouse and children likely depend on your income as their primary source of financial stability, if not

The August Complex, a group of wildfires, is likely something about which most people in California have concerns. In fact, there are firefighters who risk their lives everyday as they work to get these fires under control. Unfortunately, one firefighter was recently killed and another injured in a work-related incident that occurred as they were

Imagine a situation in which you suffer an injury or illness related to your job responsibilities. This can be anything from a slip-and-fall accident in an elevator to a repetitive stress injury. Now, imagine a situation in which you file a claim for workers’ compensation benefits, just to receive a denial letter. You have every

If you are a construction worker in California, the list of safety hazards you may encounter is endless. One of the most dangerous jobs on construction sites is trench work and excavation. If you become familiar with the safety standards mandated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, identifying risks and taking precautions will be

Getting hurt on the job can leave you feeling powerless, which is why it’s important to make decisions during a workers’ compensation claim that empower you and give you a sense of control over your life. The worse your injuries are, the more medical care you will likely require and the more time off of