For several decades, excessive speed has caused a significant percentage of road accidents nationwide. Many drivers maintain posted speed limits regardless of prevailing conditions. Responsible drivers adjust their speed in adverse weather, damaged roads or driving at...
Has smoke inhalation at work affected your breathing
In response to the uptick in California wildfires, Cal/OSHA set forth emergency regulations to help protect employees at risk for smoke inhalation. Smoke results in poor air quality that can cause serious breathing problems. If you suffer this kind of work-related...
Father and 2 children suffer personal injury on sidewalk
When thinking about the dangers pedestrians face, crosswalks naturally come up to mind. However, a recent accident in Woodland Hills shows that pedestrians are not entirely safe from suffering personal injury while walking on sidewalks. A preliminary accident report...
Gear treated with “forever chemicals” dangerous for firefighters
When you make your living working as a California firefighter, using personal protective equipment is critical for your health and safety. Yet recent research reveals that you face health-related hazards when you don certain types of gear intended to make your uniform...
How do fall statistics reflect worker safety?
It might surprise you to see how deadly workplace falls are to workers across the board. In 2016 alone, 697 workers died from falls to lower levels. 134 workers died in falls on the same level. 48,060 workers suffered from fall injuries severe enough to require time...
Workers’ compensation important for officers injured on the job
Police officers put their lives on the line every day. To some, a particular situation may not seem very dangerous, such as approaching a driver for a violation, but officers know that any scenario could take a harrowing turn in an instant. Unfortunately, many police...
What causes spinal cord injuries and what could they cost you?
Whether you suffer an injury on the job or in a motor vehicle collision, you might expect to pay some out of pocket. If the injury was due to negligence, you might expect someone else to pay most if not all. When it comes to the high costs of spinal cord injuries,...
Crash causes personal injury to 3 children, deaths to 2 adults
A man and a woman have sadly passed away in a tragic California car accident. Meanwhile, their three children have suffered personal injury in the crash. Police said the accident was the result of another woman's decision to drink and drive. Thus, the woman who...
Worker suffers construction injuries after wall collapse
For some California residents, it may seem as if new buildings and other construction projects pop up in the blink of an eye. However, those who work on those projects know how difficult it is to construct them and the dangers that they face while working....
How does a disability pension impact Social Security benefits?
A disability pension typically comes from your employer and provides you with benefits when you cannot work due to a disability. If you would also like to collect Social Security benefits, you may end up with issues, depending on the type of pension you receive. CNBC...
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