A spinal cord injury can mean lifelong limits on your work and your lifestyle. A complete injury will end your sensation and motor control below the site of the injury. An incomplete injury may affect your strength, balance or function despite not resulting in total...
With mechanical presses and hydraulic presses, one of the biggest risks to workers is that a hand would accidentally enter the danger zone while activating the press. This could result in amputation or a serious crush injury. Even if the amputation isn't immediate,...
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the most devastating on-the-job injuries people can experience. It is also one of the most challenging to diagnose. A TBI victim may have to deal with long-term cognitive, communicative, physical and behavioral impairments --...
Many work injuries only have a short-term impact on how you perform your job. You will recover from a broken arm or a sprained ankle in a few weeks. With rest and adequate medical care, you will eventually be able to go back to the exact same work you did before your...
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are some of the leading causes of death and disability in California and around the country. According to the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, nearly three million people visit the emergency room with TBI-related injuries...
A head injury is one of the most common types of workplace injuries. Depending on the severity, a head injury can greatly impact the victim’s concentration, reasoning, vision, emotions and even physical abilities. This can put them off work either on a temporary or...
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...
