Burn injuries in the workplace can have devastating consequences, both physically and emotionally. As an employee, it is crucial to be aware of the potential risks and understand how to prevent and address burn injuries. In this blog post, we will provide you with essential information about burn injuries, including their causes, prevention strategies, and the steps you should take…
Gavin Newsom, the governor of California, has signed an executive order to provide workers’ compensation benefits for all essential workers who have been infected by COVID-19 in the state. The term “essential workers” applies to those who are allowed to leave their homes during California’s stay-at-home orders to meet the demands of their jobs. According to the executive order, workers…
Workplace accidents are preventable. They are often the result of either unsafe practices or insufficient training. Although negligent management is usually responsible for these issues, it is the workers who face pain and suffering when something goes wrong. Preventing workplace accidents starts with creating safer processes, applying improved training, and establishing contingency plans. When these elements combine, workplace accidents not…
Over 70% of California workers’ comp claimants file with an attorney. You should never face the court system or take on your employer without a trained legal representative. Yet many still wonder how an attorney can help your worker’s comp claim. Opening Communication An attorney’s presence is a powerful tool for communication. Often, if your employer or their preferred doctors…
Hinden & Breslavsky Office Packed with Holiday Gifts for Families in Need At Hinden & Breslavsky, we do everything in our professional power to serve our community through skilled legal advocacy. But we are committed to Los Angeles on a personal level as well, and we use any opportunity we have to help our city’s families feel loved and cared…
Job security is the last thing you want to worry about when you suffer a workplace injury. Some workers are reluctant to file a workers’ compensation claim for fear of how their employers might react. That raises an important question for all Californians: Can employers punish you for filing a workers’ compensation claim? The Law In California, it is strictly…
Workplace injuries are frightening. You expect some degree of safety and care at work, and yet negligent safety measures may leave you severely injured or even disabled in the blink of an eye. No matter how severe your accident, if you’re a California laborer, it’s important to know the steps to take after a workplace injury. First Aid Your health…
