A total of 5,333 workers died as a result of on-the-job injuries in 2019 – a nearly 2% increase from 2018 and the highest number of fatalities since 5,657 were recorded in 2007, according to Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries data released Dec. 16, 2020 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

When you are injured on the job, dealing with the workers’ compensation system - and all of its intricacies - can be a daunting process. Because of this, there are many misconceptions about the California Workers’ Compensation system that prevent injured workers from seeking the benefits they deserve.

Every day, people go to work putting their health and their lives at risk. But if you are driving a truck, working construction, or flying a plane, you may be at greater risk of a workplace injury or fatality.

While much of the focus has been on the presidential race, a California ballot initiative known as Prop 22 is projected to pass. The proposition will keep gig workers, such as those who drive for Uber Lyft, Instacart, DoorDash, etc, classified as independent contractors rather than employees.

We get all kinds of questions from our clients at the beginning stages of their case. Here are five of the most common questions we hear.

Returning to work can mean different things for every injured employee. Let’s talk about the three types of work you may be offered: regular, modified, and alternative work.

Food delivery jobs come with inherent dangers, like getting into a car accident or being assaulted during the course of a shift. If you get hurt while delivering a customer’s order, can you expect to be covered by workers’ compensation benefits?

Much of California remains under a thick blanket of smoke due to record-breaking wildfires throughout the state. In addition to the massive devastation wildfires cause, employers and employees should be aware of the threat smoke exposure poses, and what rights employees have if they are affected.

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 1159 into law last week as part of his COVID-19 worker protection package. This bill expands access to workers' compensation and makes it easier for first responders, health care workers and people who test positive due to an outbreak at work to get the support they need.