Most injuries that arise in the course of employment are covered under California workers’ compensation system. As long as you were performing work-related activities at the time of your injury, you should be able to seek financial support for your medical bills and a portion of your lost wages. However, there are many factors that… Read More

Three men were injured in a Los Angeles area construction accident after they fell about 20 feet. According to a City News Service report, the construction accident occurred at a work site in the 600 block of South Witmer Street in Westlake. Officials have not released any information regarding what caused the fall, how it could have… Read More

There are many physical and mental impairments that can affect your ability to work. Vision loss, for example, can negatively impact every aspect of your life and it can prevent you from securing and maintaining consistent employment. If you are losing your ability to see and are no longer able to work, you may be… Read More

Disability benefits are reserved for individuals who are too injured to work. Therefore, there are limitations on how much you can earn when applying for and while receiving disability benefits. While it may be tempting to try to return to work, you don’t want to risk losing your Medicaid or Medicare eligibility. However, there are… Read More

Two male utility workers were injured while working in Sherman Oaks. According to an NBC Los Angeles news report, the scalding accident occurred at the Beverly Glenn Pump Station in the 3600 block of Stone Canyon Avenue. Officials say a diesel pump scalded the men. One of the two LA Department of Water and Power (DWP) employees… Read More