Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is a Psychiatric Diagnosis that Injured Workers can receive as a result of exposure to workplace stress. In the California Workers’ Compensation System, both Insurance Companies and Employers are well aware of the serious consequences with PTSD injuries. This includes the fact, Workers’ Compensation Laws include several Labor Code Sections that support… Continue reading POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD), OCCUPATIONAL CAUSES, & EMPLOYER ASSESSMENT AND REACTION: WORKERS’ COMPENSATION AND PTSD: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
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JOB INJURIES FROM ANIMALS: OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE TO ANIMALS AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Many Workers, in the open labor market, work closely with animals. These workers are at risk for unique Animal-Related Injuries. Additionally, there are Workers who work in areas where they are exposed to either dead animals or animal biproducts such as dander, urine or feces. These exposures place Workers at risk for injuries as well.… Continue reading JOB INJURIES FROM ANIMALS: OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE TO ANIMALS AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
HEARING LOSS AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: NOISE EXPOSURE AND INDUSTRIAL INJURY: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Hearing Loss, if there is industrial contribution, can be grounds for a workers’ compensation claim. A workers’ compensation claim, if successful, would allow the Injured Worker to claim monetary benefits, medical care, and vocational rehabilitation benefits. For Hearing Loss cases, if medically indicated, the Injured Worker would be entitled to be supplied Hearing Aids as… Continue reading HEARING LOSS AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: NOISE EXPOSURE AND INDUSTRIAL INJURY: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
“WET-WORK” EXPOSURE AND SKIN-RELATED INJURIES: DERMATITIS AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Some occupations require workers to perform tasks involving liquids. Some occupations involve workers immersing their hands in liquids throughout the day. This exposure to liquid is referred to in literature and in occupational studies as “Wet Work.” “Wet Work” Exposure encompasses activities of frequent contact with liquids. This “Wet Work” Exposure can lead to the… Continue reading “WET-WORK” EXPOSURE AND SKIN-RELATED INJURIES: DERMATITIS AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
THE HANTAVIRUS AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Hantavirus is a disease which is carried by Rodents. Individuals, who come in contact with rodents or the rodents’ bi-products, are at risk of contact with the Hantavirus. As a result of Hantavirus contact, a Human is at risk for contracting Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS.) Hantavirus Pulmonary Disease (HPS) is a rare but serious disease… Continue reading THE HANTAVIRUS AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Outdoor Work Injuries: Workers’ Compensation For Bug Bites
Many Occupations which involve “Outdoor Work.” “Outdoor Work” exposes workers to insects. Particularly in the outdoors, there are insects that can either carry illnesses or can exact injuries. The common method of transmission of these illnesses or injuries are “bites.” The severity of an Insect Bite Injuries can range from mild to fatal. A Insect… Continue reading Outdoor Work Injuries: Workers’ Compensation For Bug Bites
DENTAL HYGIENISTS, MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS, AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS AT RISK OF INDUSTRIAL ORTHOPEDIC INJURIES: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Many occupations are susceptible to work injuries. One of these occupations is that of a Dental Hygienist. More specifically, Dental Hygienists are at risk for musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs.) This has been recognized by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH.) This article will discuss the occupation of Dental Hygienist, how Dental Hygienists are at risk… Continue reading DENTAL HYGIENISTS, MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS, AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS AT RISK OF INDUSTRIAL ORTHOPEDIC INJURIES: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Insurance Companies and their Duty to Investigate in Workers’ Compensation Cases
With respect to my Workers’ Compensation Claim, Does the Insurance Company handling my Claim have a duty to treat me fairly? Yes. California law requires that Injured Workers be treated fairly. Regulation Section 10109 section (e) provides that “Insurers, self-insured employers and third-party administrators shall deal fairly and in good faith with all claimants” Not… Continue reading Insurance Companies and their Duty to Investigate in Workers’ Compensation Cases
What Are California Workers’ Compensation Medical Appointments and Evaluations?
How Can They Damage a Worker’s Claim of Industrial Injury? In California Workers’ Compensation Law, Injured Workers attend both medical treatment appointments and medical legal evaluations as part of their claims. While these appointments are intended to provide either treatment or assess aspects of Injured Worker’s claim, such as permanent disability, these examinations and evaluations… Continue reading What Are California Workers’ Compensation Medical Appointments and Evaluations?
What is Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI)?
Why is MMI Important to Your Workers’ Compensation Claim? Maximum Medical Improvement is the term used within California Workers’ Compensation Law which applies to when one has recovered from their industrial injury. Previously, in Workers’ Compensation Law, the term “Permanent and Stationary” was used.