If your employer has told that you that you are an independent contractor, it is important to make sure this classification is correct. After all, independent contractors who suffer injuries in the workplace are not entitled to workers’ compensation benefits, according to the Department of industrial Relations. Additionally, you should

After a workplace injury, an employee may be unsure of how to move forward. Unfortunately, workplace injuries occur on a regular basis in San Bernardino, and across the entire state of California. On top of debilitating pain and time away from work, they may also be experiencing financial hardships and

Every year, a startling number of workers are injured on the job. When these injuries occur, it may throw the employee’s entire world upside down and leave them unsure of which steps to take afterward. In San Bernardino, California, it is very important for a work accident victim who is

Employees are hurt at work on a daily basis and for some of them, recovering from their injuries can be significantly difficult for a myriad of reasons. Not only do injured workers often experience debilitating physical pain, but some are no longer able to work and suffer financial difficulties due

Consider that you have worked nearly your entire life for a company day in and day out for the last 25 years. One day you wake up and realize that you don’t feel like yourself. After a week or so of the funny feeling you decided to visit you doctor.

According to statistics compiled by the state government, 385 workers lost their lives in accidents and homicides on the job in 2013. The largest category among the statistics compiled by the Department of Industrial Relations was transportation-related incidents,…

When a worker is injured on the job, the injury can bring a multitude of financial and emotional challenges. In addition to physical pain and suffering, an injured worker also deals with lost pay and medical expenses. To address this situation, the California…

Construction workers have dangerous jobs under even the best of circumstances. When you consider the heavy equipment and partially constructed structures these workers are around every shift, it is no wonder that even small mishaps can lead to serious issues. A…

Working on electrical components is a dangerous job, but workers who take proper precautions can usually remain safe as the job is done. Sadly, there are instances in which accidents happened, and workers are injured. That was the case recently at a five-story…

Now that warmer weather has shown up in California, employees who work outside are at an increased risk of heat-related conditions like heat stroke and heat exhaustion. The California Occupational Safety and Health Administration is taking the time to remind employers…