News: Work Injury

Slip, trip, and fall accidents are the second-most common causes of workplace injuries and fatalities in California and most of the country. Despite rigid safety standards developed, implemented, and enforced by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), workers are still at risk of injury on construction worksites, shipyards, and marine terminals. Workplace slip, trip, […]

Work injuries can significantly impact a person’s life, so it is critical to know what happens when you get injured at work. When a worker gets injured on the job in California, the worker’s employer is often legally responsible for paying the costs of any medical treatment and replacing lost income while the worker recuperates. […]

Work-related injuries can be particularly devastating. When your injuries are severe enough to keep you out of work, you may find it difficult or impossible to provide for yourself and your family.

Safety in the workplace is an essential concern for employers and employees. Accidents in the workplace lead to injuries, lost time at work, medical expenses, decreased productivity, and costs that affect the company’s bottom line. Most businesses have safety procedures discouraging unsafe workplace practices, but a workplace injury is always possible.