Financial navigation while on Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) can pose several questions, especially when wondering about the collection of additional benefits or income. Understanding SSDI and Its Implications Social Security Disability Insurance, better known as SSDI, is a benefits program specifically designed for individuals who have accumulated a certain number of work credits but…
When you’re part of the law enforcement community, you face unique risks every day. Understanding your rights, especially when it comes to injuries and illnesses that are presumptively recognized under California law, is essential. Understanding Presumptive Injuries Presumptive injuries refer to certain conditions that, according to specific legislation, are considered as having been caused by…
What Is a Cumulative Trauma Injury? When most people think of a work injury, they think of a one-time accident or twisting or lifting the wrong way that causes an injury. However, that’s not the only way to sustain a work injury. Some injuries can’t be attributed to a specific day or time but rather…
What is Workplace Violence? Sadly, many California workers risk being subjected to workplace violence in their places of employment. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) identifies workplace violence as any threat or act of physical violence, intimidation, harassment, or other threatening disruptive behavior or action that happens in the workplace. The term “workplace violence” can…
If you suffered injuries in an accident that occurred while you were on the job, you might be eligible to pursue a claim for workers’ compensation benefits through your employer’s insurance company. However, if you file a claim, you should have experienced legal representation on board in your case. You cannot count on your employer’s…
Employees in any industry – especially those who work in building or construction – may suffer injuries or illnesses while they are working on the job. Adverse medical conditions may result from on-the-job accidents caused by defective equipment, slip-and-falls on the premises, or exposure to dangerous chemicals. In these situations, workers may be eligible to…
Have you been injured while on duty recently? If you have found yourself injured at your place of work, you could be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. In California, every employee has the right to file a workers’ compensation claim. Yet, it can be a frustrating process that can be hard to navigate if you…
Workers’ compensation is in place to enable workers who are injured on the job to receive benefits while they recover from their injury. To be compensable under California law, the injury must have been caused, at least in part, by the work or work environment. The work injury can be related to physical exertion, job…
If you are an employee, you probably know that drug testing is an increasingly common occurrence in the workplace. Many workers must receive a drug test before their employment, and some companies subject their employees to random drug tests. In addition, drug testing can occur after a worker has sustained an injury on the job.…
If you have been injured at work, it can often be a traumatizing and challenging situation. According to 2019 statistics, it is believed that there are 2.8 million non-fatal workplace injuries reported each year in the United States. Regardless of what your employer might tell you, you are well within your rights to file a…
