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Toyota has announced it will be recalling approximately 1.3 million of the following cars: [two_columns]   Model [/two_columns]   Model:                      Year: Corolla                     2009-2010 Matrix                      2009-2010 Highlander 2008-2010   Tacoma                   2009-2010   RAV4                                    2006-2008   Yaris                         2006-2010   If you own any of these vehicles, in the event of a crash, your driver’s airbag… Read More

Logging is an important industry that much of the economy relies on. Without loggers, there would be trouble in the paper, furniture and construction industries. Unfortunately, it has the tendency to be a dangerous profession as well. In the case of an industrial accident, most states require employers to provide workers’ compensation coverage to help with… Read More

Football is one of America’s favorite past times. Many people are excited for the end of summer simply because it means the start of football season. However, one California team’s attempt to improve their fans’ experience by building a new football stadium has led to a tragic industrial accident, the second one in a year at… Read More

Individuals who are simply performing the routine tasks of their everyday jobs rarely expect to suffer a severe injury. Often, these people are doing exactly what they are expected to do and unfortunate tragedy strikes. When an industrial accident happens in this manner, most employees or their dependents are covered by state-required workers’ compensation benefits. One family… Read More

Some people are adamant about completing a home improvement job by themselves and saving the money that would be spent on a professional. However, there are some jobs that are dangerous enough that even adamant do-it-your-selfers should seek professional help to complete. Many of these tasks involve working with electricity, due to the risks associated… Read More

There will always be some level of risk in every task that is undertaken. However, many employers can take simple precautions to greatly reduce the risk of workplace injuries for their employees. A recent investigation conducted by California’s division of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration claims that a one company could have prevented, or at least… Read More

Many occupations have the potential to be hazardous. Fortunately, thanks to regulations put in place by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the workplace has become a much safer place. However, despite the administration’s and employer’s best efforts, accidents can still arise. As a result, many states, such as California, require employers to provide workers’… Read More

The Consumer Product lawyers at Hiden, Rott & Oertle, LLP are investigating a recent Vitamix Container Blade Recall involving 3 of its blender models: * The Vitamix 7500™ * The Professional Series™ 750® * The Professional Series™ 300® If you own one of the above products, your container may be included in this recall.  The container affected is a “64-ounce… Read More

It is rare that people are truly prepared for an unexpected death, often leaving family members wondering how they will cope financially and emotionally. In the case of a fatality due to an industrial accident, most states require employers to provide their employees with workers’ compensation coverage. Such coverage potentially allows a worker, or his or… Read More

The immigration lawyers at Hiden, Rott & Oertle, LLP are keeping a close eye on whether eligible undocumented immigrants will be granted bar cards to practice law in California. Law school graduates, like Sergio Garcia are unable to practice law in California, until the state adopts such a law.  Mr. Garcia’s case is now before the California… Read More