Bender & Gritz, APLC's Injury Blog

For over two decades, the dangers of working with asbestos products have become apparent. While several industries frequently worked with this material, over time, it became clear that some of the serious illnesses experienced by workers were related to this material. Although it is not as widely used, workers can still come into contact with asbestos. Whether it is knowingly or unknowingly, this exposure could result in the development of a serious and even fatal workplace illness.

There are various illnesses that can be associated with asbestos exposure. When these fibers are inhaled, significant health problems could occur. These fibers could settle in the lungs and neighboring tissue. Over time, these settled fibers could spread to other parts of the body. It can take time, in some cases over 20 years, to notice the effects of asbestos exposure. However, the effects can often be a serious illness, like cancer.

Going to a job tends to be very routine. Whether a person has been with an employer for years or just started, it is clear that even the safest work environment could have its hazards. Therefore, employees should always be aware of the hazards they may encounter each and every day they enter the work environment. Whether it is working at great heights or with dangerous machinery, sitting at a desk or repetitive motions, these factors could result in a worker suffering injuries. This could ultimately cause the worker to require medical attention and miss time from work as they recover.

Following a workplace accident, it is important to obtain necessary medical attention. This not only jumpstarts the recovery process, but also helps evaluate the harm and damages suffered. An injured worker may not be completely focused on understanding the cause of the workplace accident. They also may not be questioning what benefits they may be afforded. However, at our law firm, we are focused on helping our clients in the San Diego area understand their rights.

Repetitive-trauma injuries are injuries that arise due to performing the same movements time and time again. For example, if you work in a factory, you might complete a task several times a minute over the course of several hours. Making the same movements over and over again wears down your body, and if you are not careful, the motions can lead to injuries.

Repetitive-motion injuries are common in industries where you perform the same tasks several times a day. For instance, someone who types for hours on end might end up with tendinitis or carpal tunnel. Someone who lifts over their head might have trouble with their shoulders.

Vehicles or varying sizes fill the roadways in California and elsewhere. Many assert that more large trucks are seen during the holiday season, as many shipments and deliveries are expected to be made in time for a holiday celebration. Nonetheless, no matter what time of year it is, passenger vehicles frequently encounter large trucks, such as semi-trucks and tractor-trailer trucks. While it is common to share the road with these massive vehicles, large trucks do not operate and maneuver the same way passenger vehicles do. They must take wide turns, they have large blind spots and they cannot stop as quickly. These factors alone can be a major factor in a truck crash.

According to recent reports, a serious collision involving a sedan and a semi-truck occurred in Sane Diego. Reports indicated that the crash occurred on Interstate 805 during the nighttime hours. The accident occurred in the southbound lanes of I-805 near Adams Avenue. The California Highway Patrol stated that the driver of the Hyundai sedan suffered major injuries in the crash and was transported to the hospital for medical treatment.