Suffering a traumatic brain injury (TBI) on the job will likely require a drawn-out workers' compensation claim. The more serious the injury to your brain is, the longer it may be before doctors can provide a realistic prognosis. Someone who gets hurt on the job and...
Governor Gavin Newsom just put pen to paper and signed into law Senate Bill 606 (SB 606) on Sept. 27, 2021, giving the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) new enforcement powers when it comes to workplace safety. For employees --...
Amputation, the loss of a body part to surgery or trauma, will have a dramatic effect on your daily life. Even the most resilient and healthy individuals will likely require physical therapy and ongoing support as they adjust to life after an amputation. Some people...
California has some of the best laws for workers in the country. These cover everything from workplace safety rules to overtime rules for work. Unfortunately, even with laws in place to protect workers, tragedies do still occur on the job. Those who drive for a...
There are many kinds of brain injuries. Among them is a group of injuries called intracranial hematomas. Intracranial hematomas occur when blood vessels rupture inside the skull. The blood then leaks into the brain's tissues or seeps into the empty space between the...
Amputation injuries can be horrific at the time and devastating afterward. They may require immediate life-saving treatment, significant medical intervention, long-term therapy and expensive prosthetic parts. On top of that, they will make day-to-day life more...
People who suffer from traumatic brain injuries often have a difficult path ahead of them. For some, this means learning how to do their job duties in different manners. Sadly, others won’t be able to return to work at all. For those who are still able to work,...
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are one of the worst and most expensive possible workplace injuries. A TBI can mean you need to take an immediate leave of absence for treatment and rest. It could also affect your job performance, regardless of whether the symptoms it...
Amputations are among the most traumatic accidents people can suffer on the job. Sometimes, the accident on the job severs a body part. Other times, it damages the tissue so badly that doctors feel that surgical amputation is the only possible treatment. Recovery...
Spinal cord injuries vary dramatically. Everything from the nature of the damage to the spinal cord to the location of the injury will influence how serious the effect is on the person. The most serious spinal cord injuries are complete injuries that fully sever the...
