Police officers serving San Jose, California residents put their health and safety on the line every day. Law enforcement personnel generally understand these risks before deciding on this career. Just the same, coping with an on-the-job injury isn't easy -- and the...
People can suffer brain injuries through many different kinds of workplace accidents. They might fall and hit their head. They could have chemical exposure that causes hypoxia and results in brain damage. They could get violently shaken up in a machinery crash or even...
Back injuries at work are a huge issue for many different industries. While workers play a critical role in the prevention of these injuries, the onus falls on the employers to ensure that the employees have the proper equipment and protocol to remain safe. There are...
Office work is supposed to be less dangerous than many other occupations -- and it probably is. That doesn’t mean, however, that you’re entirely free of danger while you’re on the job. Slip-and-fall accidents are one of the most common office accidents. They cause...
Hernias are painful injuries that can limit someone's physical capabilities and possibly lead to permanent injuries if left unaddressed. Hernias occur when organs push through the muscular tissue or cavity wall surrounding them. Hernias can be the result of repeated...
Edited By: Cecily Johnson, Legal Secretary Many industries are safer than they’ve ever been due to important worker safety laws. However, that does not mean that they are injury-free. So, how many workers still get injured even with our current laws in place? The...
Written & Edited By: Cecily Johnson As a Workers' Compensation firm, we take work safety very seriously. In order to keep both our clients and staff safe during this pandemic we have had to adjust our ways of usual business. Here are some of the major updates we...
The top 3 most common injuries for people working in the medical field and how they usually occur. Knowing these injuries is essential in trying to prevent them.
When you’re injured on the job, the doctor who treats you has a tremendous influence on both your recovery and your workers’ compensation claim. It’s less than ideal, then, to be forced to pick a strange doctor from a list that your employer provides you after your...
Edited By: Cecily Johnson, Legal Secretary If you work outdoors, you know you’re in for a challenging day when the weather takes a turn for the worse. Not only can inclement weather make you uncomfortable, but it also puts your safety and well-being at risk. An...
