The California Workers' Compensation Institute released new data on the top 10 therapeutic drug categories in the state's workers' compensation system, based on the number of prescriptions and overall reimbursements. The shift in drug use has had a significant impact on workers' compensation benefits.

As a result of the constant, repetitive movements and strains on their bodies over time, retail workers are prone to a variety of injuries while on the job, ranking among the top injured professions according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Workers' compensation can be a complicated process, but it doesn't have to be. In this article, we'll go over what a worker's compensation specialist can do for you and why hiring one might be a good idea for your case.

In this article, we'll discuss workers' comp when it comes to volunteers and if there are any exceptions to those rules.

Documentation is useful for a variety of reasons, so in this article, we'll go over what types of documentation might help in your workers' compensation process and how those documents will help you along the way.

Nurses are the backbone of the medical industry, and they are vital to the health and safety of the patients they see on a constant basis. As a result of their tireless work effort and dedication to the well being of those they care for, nurses are prone to a litany of injuries while on the job.

Catastrophic injuries are those that typically have a severe and long-lasting impact on the injured person's life. Despite being a devastating injury that can alter the rest of your life, there are ways you can get the proper compensation needed for this type of injury.

They can already have a lot going on between school and extracurricular activities, but getting a job can be an important milestone and opportunity for many teenagers. With that though, comes the chance they may be injured on the job. Read on to learn more about workers' compensation for minors in California.

Summertime in California means it's going to be hot, and the heat can bring along serious dangers. Heatstroke, heat exhaustion and dehydration are all real dangers during extreme heat just to name a few hazards, but there are steps both you and your employer can take to beat the heat this Summer.