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Construction workers are among the nation’s workers at greatest risk for injury every time they clock in. This notoriously dangerous industry puts workers in contact with massive, powerful equipment and forces them to rely on the knowledge and caution of other people. When workers are injured, they are generally entitled to workers’ compensation. In other…

As technology evolves, so too must the ways in which we handle car accident claims. Social media is now an unavoidable part of daily life, serving as a news source, way to socialize, and opportunity to share your experiences with others. It’s important to recognize, though, that what you post on platforms like Facebook, TikTok,…

No matter how careful you are at work, there’s always the potential for injury. Some industries are more dangerous than others, with fields like food service, construction, and manufacturing seeing more injuries than many others each year. If you live in Southern California, you have rights. Through the state’s workers’ compensation system, you can pursue…

Working as a CNA, PCW, or caregiver in a nursing home is one of the most important things you can do to support Southern California’s growing aging population. This population grows every single day, but the amount of younger workers able to provide the around-the-clock care they need is simply not large enough. This means…

Warehouse environments are fast-paced and highly demanding, often requiring employees to meet quotas to avoid disciplinary action or earn bonuses. To maximize productivity and save time, they generally use a significant amount of equipment and machinery to streamline important work processes and minimize the amount of lifting employees must do. However, using equipment comes with…

Scaffolding is an essential part of construction work, giving workers easier access to higher levels of the structures they are building or repairing. But whenever you’re working from any height—and especially when you’re relying on equipment to keep you there—there’s always the risk of an accident. When scaffolding equipment fails, it can cause serious or…

Scaffolding accidents are a tragically common source of severe and fatal injuries in the construction industry. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that being able to scale scaffolding, ladders, or ropes is an in-demand job skill—almost 19% of jobs required it in 2017. With scaffolding being such a crucial part of construction, why are injuries…

You’ve been injured at work—what happens now? Whether you work as a caregiver, construction worker, factory laborer, or another position in Southern California, you have legal rights. The workers’ compensation system offers benefits to injured workers like you. However, getting the benefits you’re owed isn’t always easy. Employers and workers’ comp insurance providers can drag…