There is no job that is completely devoid of risk. While most occupations are relatively safe as long as everything goes according to plan, unexpected events can often have fatal consequences. In fact, a California man was recently killed following a work...
Month: May 2019
Can you beat the heat while working as a landscaper this summer?
Thousands of California workers suffer heat-related illnesses each year. While construction workers and other outdoor workers are at the highest risks, your job as a landscaper puts you in harm's way -- especially if you are a student taking on landscaping as a summer...
Worker suffers crush injury in industrial accident
Many places of employment in California and across the country are dedicated to safety. Despite this dedication, however, a workplace accident can still happen, leaving an employee struggling both financially and physically. Unfortunately, a worker in another state...
Can workers’ compensation help after a construction injury?
Working in the construction industry can be an extremely satisfying experience. Many construction workers in California enjoy putting their skills to use at a job where they can see the results of their labor, and the compensation is usually fairly good too....
1 killed, 2 missing, 4 injured in explosive industrial accident
Employees in California and across the country often face many hazards as they complete their required work-related obligations. While they may go to great lengths to follow best safety practices, an industrial accident can still occur. Depending on the nature of the...