State laws require that employers carry workers' compensation coverage. There are also state and federal laws that carefully regulate the insurance industry to help ensure that people with appropriate and covered claims don't wind up denied necessary benefits....
Month: January 2021
Month: January 2021
How weather can lead to workplace injuries
Workplace injuries are often tied to devices, machines, tools and vehicles. Drivers face high risks due to car accidents, for instance, while construction workers have elevated risks from power tools, blades, ladders, heights and much more. But it’s not always what...
What is a summary rating for workers’ compensation, and when should you object to it?
A summary rating is a document provided to you by the Disability Evaluation Unit in California. This document takes the qualified medical evaluator’s examination and report and converts it to a permanent disability rating for workers' comp. The percentage score given...
Remote working is likely to increase wrist injuries
In the old days, when someone told you about their joint pain, it was likely to be your grandmother talking about her arthritis. Nowadays, it is probably someone who spends their days sitting at a computer, regardless of age. Repetitive strain injuries (RSIs) have...