Residents who have an injury or illness that results in an inability to work will take some solace in the protection accorded them through workers' compensation benefits. Still, there are certain aspects of the workers' compensation process that might be unfamiliar....
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Spate of personal injury incidents near schools worry parents
There has been a growing number of accidents involving children outside their schools and parents are justifiably concerned about it. Prevention is vital, but it is similarly important to understand what steps to take after a child has suffered personal injury. That...
Workers’ compensation and working with restrictions
When a California worker is injured on the job and is approved for workers' compensation benefits, it does not necessarily mean that no work can be done at all while getting those benefits.For many injured workers, their issues are severe enough to get workers'...
Many never see injury coming
Working can sometimes feel like a never-ending blur, one day bleeds into the next and so on and so forth. However, all that can stop on a dime when a person suffers a career-ending injury at work. For those that have experienced one of these accidents, life can become...
Oakland recycling worker injured in explosion
It seemed like an average day for one Oakland worker. Showing up to drive the recycling truck consisted of the majority of the duties for the day. Simply have the truck pick up the recycling bin left near the street and crush the contents down to preserve space for...
What can you do if you are denied workers’ compensation?
No matter what type of industry an individual works in, when they are injured, it can be a major event. Not only does the worker experience physical pain, they will also likely experience financial hardship because they are unable to work or can only work at a limited...
Helping you overcome career-ending injuries
Much like no one expects to be involved in a serious accident, they are likely also unprepared to deal with the aftermath of a serious injury. Whether it occurred at work, on the roadway, at home or on the property of another, when an individual in California is...
Filing a personal injury claim after an accident
Many accidents are not simply accidents, but instead are due to the negligence of others. Whether it is a distracted driver, negligent property owner, a defective product or a medical error made by a medical professional, individuals face a wide range of possible...
Two suspected drunk drivers cause five-car crash
The roadways in California can get very congested and hectic. Navigating through traffic can be a risky task. However, dangers persist even when traffic dies out. Negligent drivers could be on the roads at any time and in any place. Thus, unsuspecting drivers could...
Seeking damages after a catastrophic injury
Falling victim to a serious accident can be life-altering. One never expects to be suddenly harmed by the negligence of another; thus, following an accident, a victim is likely unaware of what they should do to address these harms. In some cases, injuries caused by an...