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 worker also has to figure out how he or she is going to pay medical bills and continue to support his or her family without being able to earn income. The situation can leave someone not knowing where to turn first.
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.
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 additional restrictions and rules on owners of dogs thought to have dangerous breeding and are thus more prone inflict serious dog bites.
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 often mentioned as a serious workplace hazard that construction crews frequently face.
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 on the job, leaving behind their families.
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 the incident.
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 you are the victim of a car accident, consider these points about whiplash injuries.
