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...
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Year: 2023
Understanding the utilization review process in workers’ comp claims
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...
How excessive heat puts workers at risk of serious injuries
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...
Facts about the entire workers’ compensation claims process
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...
Common misconceptions about workers’ compensation insurance
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...
What happens if workplace violence caused my injuries?
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....
What are the common causes of warehouse injuries?
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...
Can intoxicated workers claim workers’ compensation benefits for injuries?
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...
Controlling hazardous energy in the workplace
A warehouse worker's regular day revolves around keeping the flow of goods moving efficiently through the warehouse. Sometimes, they might be too caught up in routine maintenance work and can overlook potential hazards in their workplace. One of the most significant...
What if my workers’ compensation claim was denied?
Injured workers in San Diego rely on their workers’ compensation benefits to help them get through a troubling time. These benefits can provide them with medical care and for lost wages as they recover. For some who are permanently disabled, it is their only means of...