When most people in California think of job-related injuries, they often think of harm caused by falls or equipment malfunctions. Unfortunately, a very real threat to many workers across the country is from assaults that occur on the job. Specifically, reports...
Year: 2019
Man undergoes multiple surgeries after workplace accident
The vast majority of workers in California and across the country go to great lengths to protect their own personal safety as well as the safety of their co-workers. Unfortunately, even the safest of workers can find themselves the victim of a workplace accident. In...
Are you suffering the consequences of a forklift accident?
Forklifts are valuable pieces of equipment in various California industries. If you are a forklift operator in a warehouse or fulfillment center, this time of the year is particularly hazardous. Thousands of workers suffer forklift-related injuries during the rush to...
Workers’ compensation: Man seriously injured in work accident
For many people in California, certain aspects of their job are relatively routine. Despite this, they are still at risk of becoming injured, which is why states require that employers provide workers' compensation insurance coverage. In fact, a man in another state...
Workplace accident leads to death of 2 UPS workers
At this time of year, people across the country are busily trying to complete their holiday shopping. For many, this means ordering items that will then be shipped. While the prospect of deals and free shipping is appealing to consumers, workers are then left to ship...
Workers’ compensation: Deputy killed responding to call
Law enforcement officers in California and across the country are dedicated to helping those they have been sworn to protect. In many cases, this requires them to speed toward potential dangers, often putting their own lives at risk. Unfortunately, reports...
Injured California deputy may qualify for workers’ compensation
When people think of the dangers facing law enforcement officers, they likely start with risks associated with pursuing dangerous criminals. However, many officers spend a great deal of time driving which can also be a risk. In fact, a sheriff's deputy in California...
Do you risk your life while saving others?
If you are one of the brave paramedics in South Bay or another area in California who risk their lives every day to save others, each day will be like a box of chocolates -- you will never know where the next call will take you. What you will know is that, every time...
Workplace injuries due to chemical exposure can be fatal
There is no doubt that workers in California and across the country can experience injuries while completing their job responsibilities. While many people who consider workplace injuries think of those that come from a fall or other similar accident, there are many...
California Highway Patrol officer suffers work-related injuries
Most people in California and across the country are aware that police officers put their lives at risk on the job every day. While the most prevalent belief likely centers around the most common cause of harm coming from those they interact with who may be suspected...