Can You Receive Worker’s Comp for Hearing Loss?
Workers’ Comp Benefits for Hearing Loss in California: How to Know If You Qualify Work-related hearing loss is often gradual, easy to dismiss, and hard to “pin” to a single day on the job—yet it can affect your career, safety, and quality of life for years. If you’re wondering whether workers’ compensation covers hearing loss […]
What to Do After a Construction Accident
With so many hazards, construction is one of the most dangerous industries to work in. There were about 80,000 nonfatal construction injuries in 2015, with 985 deaths. In 2018, there were 1,008 deaths, representing 21.1% of all worker fatalities that year, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). A construction site accident can […]
Why You Should Hire a Worker’s Comp Lawyer
Not all workplace injuries are the same. When it’s needed, the workers’ compensation system provides an administrative process that makes it easy for an injured worker to file a claim. But minor injuries don’t usually require a workers’ compensation claim to be filed. You probably won’t need a lawyer for injuries that are undoubtedly work related, don’t require medical […]
How Can Construction Injury Attorneys Help Victims?
Construction sites are riddled with hazards. No matter how careful you are, accidents can and will happen. If you are injured on a construction site through no fault of your own, it is wise to contact a professional construction injury lawyer right away. They can help you navigate the complex process of construction injury claims […]
How Does Workers’ Comp Work?
Employers are required by law to purchase workers’ compensation insurance, and pay benefits if you suffer an injury or illness related to your job. You may qualify for benefits, or hire a workers comp attorney in Los Angeles, if you’re hurt in a fall, injured in a car accident while delivering goods, or sustain repetitive […]
Construction Accidents: Who Can Be Held Responsible?
Those who work at construction sites will face many hazards during a normal business day. But, California law requires the site owner, contractors, or other employing agencies to enforce workplace safety practices and provide the right safety equipment for all employees. If you experience a construction accident, filing a workman’s compensation is not your only option. It is also […]