On behalf of Leep, Tescher, Helfman and Zanze | May 15, 2020 | workers' compensation
Metallic mercury can pose a health and safety risk to many workers. While it remains a liquid at room temperature, it can turn into a toxic vapor or mingle with dust, causing problems once it is inhaled. The California Department of Public Health points out that...
On behalf of Leep, Tescher, Helfman and Zanze | Apr 17, 2020 | workers' compensation
In California, incidents resulting in an injury to highway construction workers are on the rise. Whether it is simply due to more roadwork being performed on crumbling infrastructure or the fact that drivers are not paying the proper amount of attention, those who...
On behalf of Leep, Tescher, Helfman and Zanze | Apr 2, 2020 | workers' compensation
Construction workers in California probably know how dangerous it is to be in a work zone. Despite various efforts to reduce violations, the number of work zone fatalities nationwide has remained steady over the years. The Bureau of Labor Statistics, for instance,...
On behalf of Leep, Tescher, Helfman and Zanze | Mar 19, 2020 | workers' compensation
Undocumented workers or those without proper paperwork for securing paying jobs in the United States contribute substantially to the economy in California. Some people without documentation work in factories, while others work on farms, in retail businesses or at...
On behalf of Leep, Tescher, Helfman and Zanze | Mar 18, 2020 | workers' compensation
Certain work-related illnesses and injuries are to be recorded on a log known as OSHA’s Form 300. OSHA has set up criteria that employers in California, as elsewhere, must evaluate each injury and illness in the light of so that they will know what to record and...
On behalf of Leep, Tescher, Helfman and Zanze | Mar 5, 2020 | workers' compensation
The mining industry faces a high risk for fires every day, so mine owners in California need to make sure they are doing all they can to keep workers safe. It starts with proper ventilation and atmospheric monitoring, and fortunately, new technology can help in the...
On behalf of Leep, Tescher, Helfman and Zanze | Dec 3, 2019 | workers' compensation
If you are an independent contractor, you are not eligible to receive workers’ compensation benefits in the state of California. However, some employers misclassify employees as independent contractors. Has this happened to you? A misclassification crackdown The U.S....
On behalf of Leep, Tescher, Helfman and Zanze | Aug 31, 2019 | workers' compensation
When you experience an injury or develop an illness as a result of your work environment, you may be able to secure workers’ compensation benefits through your employer to help you get by while you cannot work. You may be able to obtain workers’ compensation benefits...
On behalf of Leep, Tescher, Helfman and Zanze | Mar 6, 2019 | workers' compensation
After suffering an injury at work in California, you need to begin the claims process as soon as possible. There is no time to waste. Your employer should provide you with a claim form within one day of learning about your injury, and you need to fill it out...
On behalf of Leep, Tescher, Helfman and Zanze | Sep 7, 2018 | workers' compensation
With an increasing number of employees around the country sitting at a desk for hours on end at work, many people have begun to develop carpal tunnel syndrome. Carpal tunnel occurs when the tunnel in the wrist becomes too narrow, which puts an immense amount of...
