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– Attorney Eric Overholt
Construction workers often need to perform tasks from elevated heights, whether it's to work on ceilings, windows or power lines. Even though working from high places is important for completing projects, it comes with a lot of risks. To this day, falls are one of the...
When you’re injured on the job, you have to find a way to pay for your medical treatment while covering the wages that you’ll lose by being knocked out of work. Without those resources, you might be in a dire financial predicament where you’re unable to pay your rent...
When a San Diego worker is injured on the job, they will need to seek treatment. This is essential not just for their physical recovery, but for a workers’ compensation claim. Of course, when the injury is serious and warrants emergency care, they will be taken to the...
Workers’ compensation covers your medical expenses if you’ve suffered an occupational injury or disease. But this compensation isn’t handed out on a whim. Before insurers can hand out any payments, a claims administrator must first determine if a treatment is...
Working in a warehouse can be a demanding job, with its fair share of risks. While warehouse workers are aware of the common risks associated with their occupation, one often overlooked hazard is excessive heat. As temperatures rise, so does the risk of specific...
Workers in San Diego and elsewhere pride themselves on reliability, competence and performing their jobs as best they can. Regardless of the type of job a person does, there is always a chance of an accident and injury. Often, this is perceived as happening in...
The concept behind workers’ compensation sounds simple enough. If you get hurt during your work, your employer is required by California law to pay you benefits. However, the actual claims process is quite complicated, so there are some misconceptions about how...
An employee who sustains injuries on the job has the comfort of knowing they will receive workers’ compensation benefits to cover the medical expenses and loss of income. The commonly covered injuries are usually consequences of accidents that occur in the workplace....
Warehousing is a massive industry. These businesses use huge facilities with specific features and equipment to help workers perform their duties. However, their tasks could expose them to varying safety and health risks. Safety standards could minimize hazards but...
It’s not uncommon for employees to find various ways to unwind after long days of exhausting work. When sleep and rest alone aren’t enough, some may turn to liquor and recreational substances like cannabis to relieve work-related stress. However, alcohol and drugs can...