A worker in the greater San Diego area, whether they work in San Diego itself or in suburbs like Carlbad or El Cajon, California, would probably find significant workplace injuries a little overwhelming. In addition to the physical recovery and all that entails, a...
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Month: April 2017
Is there really a dangerous dog breed?
Although perhaps not as common in California, many residents of San Diego are probably still at least somewhat familiar with the notion that some breeds of dogs are inherently more dangerous than others. In some states and cities, special laws even exist that impose...
Do housekeepers get workers’ compensation benefits?
Let's say you work in your family's home full time. Every week, you spend hours keeping the residence clean, cooking meals and taking care of the children on behalf of your parents, spouse or your child.Essentially, you're a full-time domestic worker, but rather than...
When tragedy strikes at work, we can help
A previous post on this blog described a tragic construction site accident that happened in the San Diego area and which left one worker injured and another one dead. This type of accident, which involved the collapse of a wall, are not uncommon and, in fact, are...
Here’s what you should know about workers’ compensation
It's never a good situation when a person gets hurt at work. Employers could face fines and penalties, coworkers could witness traumatizing events and the worker and his or her family could struggle as he or she attempts to recover. In some cases, workers are killed...
Construction worker dies at nearby job site
A construction worker who was working on a job at a site in the San Diego area died after a wall collapsed, leaving man the man trapped underneath the structure. Another worker, who was thrown away from the wall when it fell, reportedly hurt his back and his leg in...
7 things to know about whiplash injuries after a car crash
Whiplash is a problem after many car crashes. Some people make fun of these injuries because they think they are just a ploy to seek compensation. This isn't the case. Whiplash injuries are very serious injuries that can have long-lasting effects on the victims. If...