Workers' compensation is a state-mandated insurance program that provides benefits to employees who suffer injuries and illnesses at work, or in the course of work.

When you take a job as a server, you probably don't think of it as being very dangerous. After all, this is a common job done by many people of all ages and from all walks of life. Surprisingly, however, waiting tables can actually be more dangerous than you might think.

Employees face injury risks specific to their job description and work environment. For example, retail workers face injury risks that other workers may not necessarily face. Here are some of the injuries to watch out for if you are a retail employee.

Many people have heard of the concept of suing for damages, but they may not fully understand how those damages work. If you have been injured - physically, emotionally, or financially - it's important to know how your lawsuit can make you whole again and how it can help prevent future bad behavior.

When you are ill, performing seemingly simple tasks such as sitting or handling paperwork can be difficult. However, the Social Security Administration (SSA) can deny your claim if they determine that you are not adequately disabled and you can at least perform sedentary work.

Most people do not realize how dangerous it is to work on a farm. Regardless of whether you are working with livestock or in the crop fields, large machinery, strong animals, and the weather can cause injuries. Oddly enough, many states do not require farm owner's carry agricultural worker's compensation insurance. Luckily, California does.

Injured workers in the state of California are by law entitled to certain benefits if they are injured at work. These benefits would include: temporary disability, medical care as currently allowed by the law, mileage for expenses to medical care and if the injured worker suffers permanent residuals, a disability award as proscribed by an evaluating doctor.

Ouch! You’ve become injured on the job. Co-workers say, “Get a lawyer.” Your boss says, “I’ll handle it.” How do you know what to do?

If you are injured on the job in the state of California, it is important to know what benefits are available to you should your injuries be severe enough to prevent you from working. If your injury prevents you from working, you may also be eligible for Workers’ Compensation.