Workers' Comp Law California- Spiro K. Pistiolas

Medical Care Limits: Why you may not be covered for your work Foot Injury?   Accidents happen . You may sprain your ankle while walking on uneven ground or injure your foot when you drop a heavy box. Work injuries are common suffering for many people across the United States. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics claims that, in 2015, there were about 3 million nonfatal places of work accidents and ailments reported.   While many people may think that medical care benefits will automatically cover their work injury, they may be surprised to learn that this is not always true. Usually, employees who suffer a foot injury at work are entitled to workers' compensation benefits in most cases. However, some limitations exist on the medical care provided for foot injuries.   This article will discuss seven of the most common medical care limitations for foot injuries in workers' compensation claims.   Foot Injuries at Workplace   Work-associated foot...

  Electrical accidents can arise while a person comes in contact with an electrical current. The severity of the damage relies upon the quantity of current, the pathway of the current, and the frame resistance. Symptoms range depending on which frame systems are affected. Prompt treatment is needed to prevent further injury and disability. Both employers and employees should understand what to do if they or their coworkers experience electric trauma. This blog will discuss some legal options that a victim of electric shock at the workplace can pursue.   What is Electrical Trauma?   Electrical trauma is an injury caused by an electric shock. It can occur when someone comes in contact with a live electrical wire or an electrically powered device. The harm's severity relies upon the quantity of energy that passes through the body.   Electrical trauma can cause many injuries, including burns, cardiac arrest, and even death. Victims of electrical trauma also...

  Why are Californian workers more likely to die in Construction Accidents?   According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), California has a higher fatality rate in construction accidents than any other state. In 2015, there were 937 worker deaths in California, representing 21% of the national total. What is the reason for this disparity?   Several factors contribute to the high fatality rate in California. In this blog, we will discuss this staggering fatality rate.   Construction Accidents and California   Construction workers face many risks on the job. But those in California are more likely to die in an accident than any other state. A recent investigation by NBC Bay Area News found that California construction workers are 3.5 times more likely to die on the job than those in other states.   There are many reasons for this, including the high number of construction projects in California, the large number of undocumented w...

  Workers’ compensation is a state government-funded, maintained, and administered system of insurance that provides benefits to employees who get injured or contact illness because of work. Workers Compensation is a social welfare program; its benefits include various rewards, which may or may not include medical expenses, income replacement, and death benefits. Workers’ compensation insurance is legally necessary for companies with more than three employees in the U.S.   Every year, millions of workers suffer from job-related injuries and illnesses. In 2016, there were approximately 2.9 million non-fatal workplace injuries and illnesses, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (B.L.S.). Out of those, nearly 709,000 required times away from work to recover.   The common job-related injuries include:   - Sprains and strains - Lacerations and cuts - Contusions - Broken Bones - Muscle pain   If you suffer from an injury while on the j...

  What is Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)?   Traumatic Brain Injuries or TBI are life-alternating injuries that can cause death or even disability to the victim. TBIs can be caused an object penetrating the skull and damaging the brain tissue or a direct blow to the head.   When the skull moves quickly and forcefully, it causes damage to the brain. A TBI can even be caused by sudden air pressure changes, such as an explosion or near-drowning experience. A concussion is often an indicator of a TBI.   TBI at Workplace   Traumatic Brain Injury is a severe hazard for employees in many industries. TBIs can happen at your workplace, or they can happen outside of work.   In addition to the worker's current injury, long-term consequences can occur with a TBI. In America, about 2 million people get a TBI over one every minute , every day. These disabilities could affect an individual's ability to work and make it harder to focus on the tasks at han...