A solar farm construction worker in Lancaster who contracts Valley Fever after working in disturbed desert soil can pursue a workers’ compensation claim in California. Valley Fever can qualify as an occupational disease when job duties expose a worker to dust carrying...
A distribution center worker in Ontario who is struck by merchandise falling from high-bay pallet racking can pursue workers’ compensation benefits in California. Injuries from falling objects are among the most serious warehouse accidents, and workers’ compensation...
If you are a hospital nurse in Long Beach who must stay on call during an unpaid meal break, you may be owed back wages and additional premium pay under California law. A meal break only counts as a true, unpaid break if you are relieved of all duty. When a hospital...
A camera operator in Burbank who develops a cervical disc herniation from years of carrying shoulder-mounted camera rigs can file a workers’ compensation claim in California. A neck injury that builds gradually from repeated strain is considered cumulative trauma, and...
A restaurant line cook in Westminster who develops carpal tunnel syndrome from repetitive knife work and noodle portioning can file a workers’ compensation claim in California. Carpal tunnel syndrome is a cumulative trauma injury, which means it develops gradually...
