What To Do If a Dog Bites You At Work
Dog bites can pose a significant risk as a workplace injury, particularly for individuals in professions that involve frequent interactions with dogs. Delivery drivers, postal workers, and home service providers, such as plumbers or electricians, are among those most at risk. In these roles, dog bites are often considered work-related injuries. Understanding the protocols…
Common Mistakes Made After a Workplace Injury
Experiencing a workplace injury can be an unnerving and overwhelming event. In the aftermath, it is crucial to navigate the immediate steps with care to protect your rights and interests. Unfortunately, many individuals make common missteps that can undermine their compensation claims and overall recovery process. Understanding these mistakes gives you the best chance…
What Dangers Do Painters Commonly Face?
As a painter, you may encounter various hazards in your daily work. Familiarizing yourself with these potential dangers not only helps you stay safe but also prepares you to respond effectively should an injury occur. The following are some of the most common challenges you might face while working: Slips and Falls One of…
How to Report Unsafe Working Conditions in California
Creating and maintaining safe working conditions is essential for the health and well-being of employees in California. Unfortunately, this doesn’t always happen. Understanding your rights as an employee and knowing what to do when you encounter unsafe conditions is critical. Understanding What Constitutes Unsafe Working Conditions Unsafe working conditions refer to environments that pose…
What Happens If No One Witnessed Your Work Injury?
In situations where no witnesses were present during your workplace injury, it can complicate the claims process and your ability to provide evidence of the incident. However, a lack of witnesses does not negate your right to pursue a claim or receive necessary medical treatment. To ensure you have the best chance at obtaining…
Third-Party Liability for Workplace Accidents in California
All accidental injuries are painful and upsetting, but suffering a serious accident in the workplace is one of the most distressing ways an injury can occur, leaving the injury victim concerned about their future employment, repercussions in the workplace, and how they’re going to support their families. These mounting anxieties are all in addition…
Common Causes of Roofing Accidents
The roofing industry is one of the most dangerous work environments, with a 57.5% work injury rate. Roofing accident deaths have increased steadily each year, rising from 96 in 2018 to 124 in 2022, the most recently released complete data year. Falls from roofs cause life-altering injuries as well as fatalities, yet nearly all…
Common Causes of Ladder Accidents
Ladders are the most commonly used tool in both workplaces and households and have existed for thousands of years, even appearing in ancient cave paintings. Ladders are essential for reaching the heights necessary for painting, repairs, roofing, landscaping, and more, including in defense missions within the military; however, they are also one of the…
How to Navigate Work Injuries in the Gig Economy
“Gig” jobs have never been as popular as they are today, with more and more people choosing the freedom of detaching from employers and working flexible hours. A recent survey showed an astonishing 39% of adults have a side job in the gig economy. Gig work provides tremendous opportunities for second jobs to supplement…
Who is Liable for a Forklift Accident?
Forklifts are essential pieces of equipment used to lift and move heavy materials efficiently; however, their operation comes with inherent risks if safety protocols aren’t followed. Forklift accidents in the workplace can be both dangerous and costly, often resulting in serious injuries or, in extreme cases, fatalities. Understanding liability is crucial after a forklift…