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Pick the right hard hat for your job
If you work at a warehouse, construction site or factory, you likely understand the importance of personal protective equipment, including a hard hat. Not only do hard hats help prevent head injuries, but the Occupational Safety and Health Administration requires individuals to wear one if overhead hazards exist. Your employer may not give you a hard hat, […]
On behalf of Mitchell Law Corporation
| April 28, 2020

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Excessive heat and accidents at work
In the coming months, temperatures will become unbearably hot for people in many parts of the country. Aside from discomfort and a lack of energy, there are some serious concerns with respect to excessive heat. For example, workers in certain fields are at risk of suffering a heat-stroke or other health problems due to working […]
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| April 20, 2020

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What do you do if your workers’ compensation claim gets denied?
Workers’ compensation claims not only take longer to clear but also may get denied. If your claim gets rejected, you have several ways to find your way forward. One of the first things is to appeal through the state board of workers’ compensation. However, it would help if you know why your claim got rejected […]
On behalf of Mitchell Law Corporation
| March 31, 2020

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Why is your workers’ compensation claim delayed?
When you claim workers’ compensation benefits, you and your employer may disagree about appropriate treatment options or the extent to which your injury resulted from the job. The California Division of Workers’ Compensation has a process for resolving such disputes, but the state auditor has faulted DWC for significant deficiencies in this process.  A report issued by […]
On behalf of Mitchell Law Corporation
| March 17, 2020

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Common causes of workplace accidents and injuries
Workplace accidents are any uncontrolled or unplanned events that can potentially cause physical harm to workers on the job. Although some workplace accidents are preventable, they still occur, leading to injuries and, in some cases, fatalities. Some occupations and workplaces pose greater risks to employees than others. According to the National Safety Council, the industries with […]
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| March 5, 2020

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What should you know about carpal tunnel syndrome?
California workers tend to strain their hands and wrists. This is often a result of falling into patterns of repetitive motion. If you repeat a motion often enough, it can lead to repetitive stress injuries (RSIs). One of the most well-known RSI is carpal tunnel syndrome.  Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) impacts workers in a way […]
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| February 3, 2020

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How does carpal tunnel syndrome change your life?
Are you a worker in California who engages in repetitive daily motion? This can come in many forms. Secretaries type all day, hair dressers cut and cashiers are always scanning items. Many of us do not even notice how repetitive our actions are at work. That is, until we have to deal with carpal tunnel […]
On behalf of Mitchell Law Corporation
| January 31, 2020

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What are the most frequent causes of workplace injuries?
When you consider eligible claims for workers’ compensation, you may think in terms of broken bones resulting from a fall from scaffolding or a brain injury due to a collision on the job site. You are partially right, but there are other frequent causes of workplace injuries and the results may surprise you. Everyday happenings […]
On behalf of Mitchell Law Corporation
| January 13, 2020

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Gig economy law aims to support workers
Over the last couple of decades, many companies in California have come to rely heavily on the use of freelance labor and talent instead of hiring people on as employees. To some, this designation appears meaningless, but that is far from the case. People classified as employees have access to a myriad of benefits, like […]
On behalf of Mitchell Law Corporation
| January 4, 2020

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How to file a workers’ comp claim in California
When you suffer an injury on the job that prevents you from working, you may be eligible for workers’ compensation insurance payments. You must take action as soon as possible to avoid missing the deadline to file a claim, however. Follow these steps to file a workers’ compensation claim in California: Report your injury Depending on […]
On behalf of Mitchell Law Corporation
| November 22, 2019

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