On behalf of Hiden, Rott & Oertle, LLP | Nov 30, 2018 | Workers Compensation
Each year in the United States, millions of people are injured in the workplace. In fact, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that there were around 2.8 million nonfatal workplace injuries or illnesses last year alone. While most of these injuries and illnesses are...
On behalf of Hiden, Rott & Oertle, LLP | Nov 29, 2018 | Truck Accident
You may not think about it often, but there are plenty of trucks in and around San Diego. We are talking about the large commercial trucks you see around. Eighteen-wheelers Delivery trucks Tanker trucks Dump trucks And moreThese vehicles help keep our economy moving...
On behalf of Hiden, Rott & Oertle, LLP | Nov 28, 2018 | Construction Accident
We found out last week that Cal/OSHA, California’s workplace safety regulator, fined a construction company for violations concerning a fatal trench accident that happened in April. Bay Construction Co. was fined $141,075 for the accident that killed a...
On behalf of Hiden, Rott & Oertle, LLP | Nov 27, 2018 | Car Accident
Earlier this year, the California Highway Patrol said that 35-year-old Justin Callahan was to blame for a fatal collision on the northbound I-5 transition ramp to westbound I-8. They said that thought he was going the wrong way in his Volkswagen when he collided with...
On behalf of Hiden, Rott & Oertle, LLP | Nov 26, 2018 | Workplace Injury
A few weeks ago, we brought you a story about former Tesla workers who outlined serious problems with the company’s on-site clinic. Now, the California Alternative Energy and Advanced Transportation Financing Authority are looking into the allegations. Members...
On behalf of Hiden, Rott & Oertle, LLP | Nov 24, 2018 | Workplace Injury
We all know that some jobs are more dangerous than others, but do we know what the most dangerous jobs are in the United States?Well, according to this article from thestreet.com, these 13 jobs are the most dangerous when it comes to fatalities per workers: Military...
On behalf of Hiden, Rott & Oertle, LLP | Nov 23, 2018 | Spinal Cord Injury
We know that this story is not based in our coverage area, but the technology is discussed is going to affect those who have had spinal cord injuries all over the country. Lucas Hernandez, 20, suffered from a spinal cord injury when a load of steel pipes at a...
On behalf of Hiden, Rott & Oertle, LLP | Nov 22, 2018 | Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
According to a new study from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, women are three times more likely to suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome than men. In this article, they discuss the two definitive tests that can diagnose the syndrome, but it...
On behalf of Hiden, Rott & Oertle, LLP | Nov 21, 2018 | Workplace Injury
All across the country, the US Post Office uses workers classified as non-career employees. This status is similar to the temporary status that other government offices use and does not grant employees the benefits that full-time government employees receive. These...
On behalf of Hiden, Rott & Oertle, LLP | Nov 20, 2018 | Spinal Cord Injury
We want to bring you the inspirational story of Tiphany Adams, a woman who was in a horrible accident when she was just a teenager. When Adams was just 17-years-old, she and a friend were riding back home from a wakeboarding event when a drunk driver ran into their...
