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December 26, 2023
Workplace Head Injuries – 5 Ways Employees May Suffer Breaks, Burns, or Cuts
Workplace head injuries are an extremely common, extremely dangerous, injury amongst employees. There were over 68,000 workplace head injuries amongst US employees in 2020. This is an 11 percent increase since 2011. Over half of all workplace head injuries involved male employees. The average age was between 25-34 years old. Workplace head injuries can lead to severe ramifications, including: Concussions: generally the result of ...
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December 15, 2023
What are My Rights if I was Laid off After a Work Injury? 5 Ways to Document Your Case
A work injury can be taxing on the victim for many reasons. The National Safety Council (NSC) reported that work-related medically consulted injuries totaled 4.26 million in 2021. One who suffers a work injury is generally entitled to workers’ compensation benefits (exceptions might include independent contractors). Workers’ comp can help injured employees recover lost wages or medical bills. Some industries with the most preventab...
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December 4, 2023
3 Types of Workplace Eye Injuries and Their Painful Effects
Workplace eye injuries can be catastrophic to victims. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health reports that about 2,000 employees suffer workplace eye injuries requiring medical treatment everyday. This results in 730,000 workplace eye injuries each year, an alarming stat for workers. The human eye is the second most complex part of the body after the brain. It’s made up of many unique parts, including the cornea, iris,...
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November 29, 2023
Can I Recover Lost Wages if I’m Self-Employed? 5 Documents You Can Use to Verify
Studies from the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics estimate that over 10 million Americans are self-employed. That number continues to exponentially increase following the COVID-19 Pandemic. There are many reasons why workers enjoy being self-employed. Self-employed workers can ditch a traditional 9-5. Self-employed workers are their own boss. They do not have to answer to another person. A self-employed worker is usuall...
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November 27, 2023
Do Seasonal Employees Qualify for Workers’ Compensation Benefits? 5 Hazardous Injuries
Seasonal employees often see a growth during the summer and holiday seasons. According to PEW Research Center, teen seasonal employees for the summer were up around 36 percent in 2021. Seasonal employees provide managers and business owners to increase hourly output during bustling seasons, potentially taking some of the burden from their regular employees. For example, a clothing store at a mall will hire more employees from late O...
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November 21, 2023
What is CTE? 3 Potentially Deadly Workplace Injuries
CTE is an extremely serious and dangerous brain injury. Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is defined as a progressive and fatal brain disease associated with repeated traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). They are caused by frequent concussions or other damaging blows to the head. There are many signs of CTE, including: Memory issues Confusion Changes in personality Violent or erratic behavior Symptoms of CTE may not be im...
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October 24, 2023
Can a Non-Citizen Still Receive Workers’ Comp Benefits? What California Labor Code 3733(b) Says
There are almost 11 million immigrants in the Golden State. Of that group, 25 percent are under a non-citizen legal status, and another 22 percent are undocumented. If you are a non-citizen, you may be wondering if you still qualify for workers’ compensation after a work-related injury. There obviously are differences between being a citizen vs non-citizen. However, under California Labor Code 3733(b), non-citizens can still receive ...
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September 26, 2023
Which 1-10 Pain Levels Should I Tell my Doctor for my Work Injury?
Pain levels can vary day by day, but knowing how to communicate this with your doctor, attorneys, or workers’ comp claim adjuster is important. If you’ve been to a hospital, odds are you’ve seen a visual chart to rank pain levels. The scale often starts with a smiley face for one, meaning there is little or no pain, to a frown for ten, meaning the pain is unbearable. This can help doctors get an idea of how you are physically fee...
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September 14, 2023
5 Unique Reasons Why Your Workers’ Compensation Claim May Have Been Denied in California
If your workers’ compensation claim was recently denied, there are a number of reasons it could have been turned down. Making a workers’ compensation claim can sometimes be a daunting task, but it’s within your rights as an employee if you are injured on the job. Workers’ compensation is designed to protect employees, helping them receive benefits following a work-related injury. Employees can receive assistance in the form of: ...
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September 6, 2023
Fatal Workplace Injuries Amongst Hispanic or Latino Workers – How a 25 Percent Increase Should Impact the Way You Work
According to a study by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, Hispanic or Latino workers accounted for almost a quarter of all fatal workplace injuries. In fact, there has been a 25 percent increase in fatal workplace injuries amongst Hispanic or Latino workers since 2017. Hispanic or Latino workers saw the highest uptick of any race or ethnicity. Another recent study shows that California had the second-highest number of Hispa...
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