Back injuries are a huge concern among workers in California - and for good reason. Even minor back pain can make it difficult to perform your job and maintain your normal routine after work. If left untreated, back pain can force you to take time off work. There are...
Month: February 2021
What do you do after an accident at work?
Accidents happen at work. Thankfully, the state of California presents no-fault workers' compensation statutes to protect individuals who are injured on the job. "No-fault" means workers have no obligation to prove negligence when seeking a workers' comp claim....
The causes of car fires and how to prevent them
Almost 200,000 vehicles catch fire each year in California and around the country, and most of them do not go up in flames because of a collision. Problems with vehicle fuel or electrical systems are the most common causes of car fires, and these issues often become...
What to know about workplace eye injuries
Each year, more than 20,000 workers experience eye injuries on the job, and those injuries may cause employees to miss multiple days of work. However, there are steps that California businesses can take to minimize the risk of an individual getting hurt while on the...
Fatigued driving increase the risks of fatal truck accidents
Trucks maintain a constant presence on California roads, and the drivers behind the wheel contribute greatly to commerce. Driving long distances may lead to fatigue, and fatigue may cause an accident. Truck drivers have the responsibility to drive safely and avoid...
What are the types of career-ending injuries?
Most workplace accidents in California are minor. Some accidents are more serious, but they might require the employee to take a few weeks off and collect workers' compensation. However, some injuries are so serious that they can end your entire career. If you end up...
What are some hidden job site hazards?
For workers in California, some job site hazards are obvious. But hundreds of employees have been injured by minor hazards that they didn't even see coming. While you can't prepare for every possibility, you can keep your job site clean and clutter-free to reduce the...
How do you prove fault in a multi-car accident?
When you're in a two-car accident in California, determining fault is difficult enough. But it becomes even more difficult when you're involved a multi-car accident where anybody could be at fault. How do you determine who caused the accident so you can start seeking...
America’s most dangerous jobs
While every line of work has its own set of occupational hazards, some are clearly more dangerous than others. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that there were 5,250 workplace deaths in 2018, an increase from 2017. For many employees in California, a bad day at...
Teen drivers are particularly prone to deadly accidents
California has millions of teens waiting to learn how to drive and become skilled motorists over time. Sadly, some teens never become good drivers due to a high propensity for traffic accidents leading to death. That is especially true of male teen drivers when...