Some injuries suffered at work by those in California can be treated, and after a certain period of recovery, the person can return to his or her life. Other workplace injuries, such as an amputation, will force the person to relearn how to perform multiple tasks in...
Month: September 2016
Man suffers fatal workplace injuries in California accident
A workplace accident can happen at any time. Even workers who ensure that they follow all safety recommendations can find themselves suffering from workplace injuries. Police and other officials in California are still working to determine what caused a fatal...
3 benefits you can get through workers’ compensation
When you are injured on the job, it may be scary to think about what this will do to your income and whether you will be able to get the necessary medical treatment. If it's a very serious injury and you're not sure you will ever be able to do your job again, it can...
Workplace injuries: Man dies in electrocution accident
Any time a person in California must work around power lines, there is the potential for an accident. Unfortunately, such contact can have serious consequences. For example, police in another state have released information regarding an accident involving workplace...
Construction accidents: Man dies following fall
There are a variety of different risks associated with all occupations. However, construction accidents in California can often happen unexpectedly, with tragic results. Unfortunately, the family of an out-of-state man are likely still in shock over the news of his...
Hearing loss high on list of workplace injuries in California
Not all injuries people suffer on the job are the result of accidents. Many people suffer cumulative injuries that develop over the course of time. In fact, some reports indicate that hearing loss is one of the most common workplace injuries in California and...
When minor pains become repetitive stress injuries
Whether you sit at a computer all day or work with heavy industrial tools, repetitive stress injuries are a real concern that can have lasting damage. It's easy to dismiss a little joint stiffness or a sore back, but with time that minor irritation can become a real...
Man struck by steel beam, suffers fatal workplace injuries
While the dangers associated with certain occupations in California may be obvious, there are risks -- sometimes unseen -- in all types of employment. Unfortunately, jobs that require employees to interact with heavy equipment or products can be especially dangerous....
Man dies from workplace injuries suffered in scaffolding collapse
All jobs hold some sort of risk. While the Occupational Safety and Health Administration works with employers in an attempt to reduce the amount of risks that employees encounter in the workplace, accidents can still happen in California and across the country. In...
Construction accidents: Police investigate fatal incident
It may be surprising for some people in California to realize the dangers that those who work in the field of construction face. Unfortunately, construction accidents can happen on any site; many cause serious injuries, sometimes resulting in fatalities. Police in...
