More often than not, hardhats are utilized on construction sites. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), it is essential that carpenters, electricians, welders, plumbers and construction workers are provided with this equipment. Why is...
A Historical Workers’ Compensation Settlement of $13.2 Million Dollars Raises the Bar for Catastrophically Injured Workers in California
Seeking a better life for his family, Raphael Pineda agreed to relocate more than 200 miles from his wife and three children to work on an industrial project in Long Beach, California. On 12/07/17, this 30-year-old iron worker was struck by a car while riding to work...
Death benefits from a fatal workplace accident
When a worker dies in the line of duty, family members lose more than a loved one. They also lose a provider who may have been the sole breadwinner. Without a stable and assured source of income, it could leave them financially vulnerable, and life may never be the...
3 long-term consequences of a spinal cord injury
If you suffer an injury to your spinal cord, the physical consequences may be permanent. The specific medical prognosis for a spinal cord injury depends on its location and severity. Those with incomplete injuries may be able to regain some lost function or sensation,...
3 questions you may find yourself asking after a TBI
You may suffer a traumatic brain injury at work, but that doesn't mean that the impact to your life is going to be exclusively contained to your workplace. A TBI can actually affect all sorts of areas in your life and may change your entire future. It's important to...
The many ways traumatic brain injuries affect workers
If you suffer a traumatic brain injury (TBI) while on the job, your life could change in many different ways. The more severe the injury was, the more post-injury problems and complications you could face. Sometimes, these consequences mean that there is no path back...
How staph infections from a work injury can lead to amputations
Maybe you’re working in a factory line when you accidentally cut your hand. It’s just a scratch, so you think nothing of it. Maybe you’re in the less-than-clean breakroom of your job when you scrape your arm on the table. It’s just a little scrape, so you bandage it...
Why construction work is so dangerous
Buildings are constantly being erected, developed and repaired across San Diego. This is evidenced by the number of construction sites located around the city. While the development of the city and jobs provided in the construction sector are positive factors,...
Industrial workplace hazards to avoid
People who work in an industrial setting need to ensure they’re taking proper safety precautions. Employers must provide the workers with the correct safety protocols and equipment to get the jobs done. Unfortunately, accidents do happen in the industrial setting....
How do TBI cases differ from other serious injuries?
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are some of the worst injuries possible. Your brain is very delicate. It also controls everything about you, from your heart rate to how well you sleep. TBIs can lead to some of the most complex and expensive personal injury cases....