As a public safety figure, you endure a great deal of stress day in and day out. If you find yourself having a difficult time coping, you may want to consider getting medical attention. Under California law, you may have the right to file a workers' compensation claim...
Restaurant safety hazards can cause injuries
When you work at a restaurant, you may know that the working environment could potentially have safety hazards. However, your employer has to minimize these hazards as much as possible. Several different situations can pose a risk to restaurant employees. What are...
Hidden injuries that can affect public service members
Police officers, firefighters, and paramedics provide vital services, but their jobs come with serious risks. Regular exposure to workplace hazards, such as violent situations, toxic chemicals, or infectious diseases, can result in hidden injuries that might be easy...
First responders and possible exposure to bloodborne pathogens
With the exception of those in the construction industry, many employers implement a control plan for workers exposed to bloodborne pathogens. First responders are among those at risk for exposure to the Hepatitis B virus and other bloodborne pathogens, and, if...
What causes a spinal cord injury?
If you work in a potentially hazardous environment, you may face a higher risk of injury. Spinal cord injuries are particularly dangerous, as they can impact all aspects of a person's life. These injuries can result from a variety of circumstances but are also very...
What is the Good Samaritan law?
If you are in public and someone needs help, you probably will not hesitate to offer it. In a situation where someone else's life is in danger, you may need to take extreme measures to save the person. In a highly litigious society, you may worry about a lawsuit...
What is the 2019 amendment to Labor Code Section 3212.15?
Laws change often, which means you have to stay on top of them. Workers' compensation law in California had a temporary change that went into effect that could affect some people trying to claim benefits. California Legislative Information explains the 2019 amendment...
How to cope if you are injured in the line of duty
Many who serve their community, such as police officers and firefighters, feel that their identity is closely tied to their careers. When these public servants become injured on the job and can no longer fulfill their work duties, it can have a serious impact on their...
Who may I sue after a slip and fall accident in a retail store?
A trip or fall in a retail store may require legal action to recover. Before filing a lawsuit, however, you may need to discover the owner of the establishment where the accident occurred. As noted on the California Courts website, another business or a corporation...
When should you stop dealing with pain and get help?
You may believe that pain is a normal part of any job, but when an occasional ache or pain becomes part of your daily routine, you may need to consider seeing a doctor. Chronic pain may tell you there is a more serious issue lurking than you realize. Whether you have...
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