Working in San Diego, you're exposed to all kinds of hazards. The one you didn't think would impact you was the asphalt you were working with. It didn't seem harmful, but over time, you've noticed that you've been getting more headaches and have coughed more than usual.
Working on the beach? Watch out for water and sand hazards
You love your job, working as a lifeguard on a local beach. You have saved lives, and it makes you feel good knowing that you can keep people safe during their vacations or when they're trying to relax.
If you're hurt at work, you deserve fair compensation
A construction accident happens in an instant. There may or may not be signs that something is going to go wrong before it happens, but once it does, everyone at the scene is affected.
How significant are falls on the job?
Falls are a leading cause of injuries and deaths in the workplace. People who normally work at heights might get used to them and be familiar with safety procedures used to keep them safe, but if anything goes wrong, even a short fall could lead to catastrophic injuries or death.
Pedestrians have a right to walk safely
Pedestrians may feel safe on sidewalks and in crosswalks, but the truth is that nowhere is really safe from the risk of a crash. Any time a person in on or near the roads, a driver could make a mistake and hit that pedestrian. Similarly, pedestrians can make mistakes that put them in harm's way.
Hit on a car lot? You may have a workers' compensation claim
Your team works with cars day in and day out. Part of your job requires you to get into vehicles, to drive them and to park them on your lot.
2 suffer life-threatening injuries in Interstate 8 collision
Wrong-way crashes tend to be significant because both vehicles hit each other at higher speeds. If they don't brake, the impact can have much more force than if this was a side-impact or rear-end collision.
