San Bernardino Workers’ Compensation Law Blog
The most common misdiagnosed conditions and diseases
According to Worldcare, some states and illnesses are difficult to diagnose. Cancer is among the most misdiagnosed afflictions. The Journal of Clinical Oncology states that doctors may misdiagnose or miss certain types of cancer. Similarly, a heart attack may get...
What are the types of benefits that I can receive after a workplace injury?
When you receive an on the job injury at your workplace, you may have to embrace several adjustments to your life. Your health and finances may be the two most critical areas affected. You will receive a worker's compensation claim benefit, and it comes in four...
Occupational illness and the logistics industry
Workers in America’s transportation and warehousing industry have recently experienced increased incidents of illness and injury. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2017 saw 96,100 cases of days away from work due to illness and injury; in 2018 there...
What should you do after your doctor has diagnosed you?
When you have been diagnosed in California, that should not be the end of your quest to find out what needs to be done to eliminate or reduce the discomforting symptoms you have been experiencing. By remaining vigilant and staying in contact with your health care...
Implementing habits to prevent distracted driving
When people get into their car and start to drive in California, they may think that they can operate their vehicle safely while multitasking. However, when people choose to do anything while they are driving that diverts their attention away from the road, they...
What is a damage cap in California malpractice?
If you are in a position to file a medical malpractice lawsuit in California, it is important to understand the nature of a damage cap. California is currently one of 31 states that offers damage caps for both non-economic and economic losses in conjunction with...
What should I do after a car accident?
It is no secret that California has some very large, crowded roadways. In fact, it could be safely assumed it is not a question of if you will ever get into a vehicular accident, but when. If you end up in any kind of automobile accident, whether it is a basic fender...
Truckers too often take blame for accidents
It is easy to blame truckers for accidents in San Bernardino and throughout California. It is also often wrong. You and the vast majority of other commercial truckers are safe drivers. The problem is, other motorists fail to adjust their driving habits around big...
The people involved in getting you back to work
As you go through the process of recovering from your California workplace injury, the road to returning to work is assisted by a number of individuals. These are people who will help determine when you are able to go back to work. Some people want to return to work...
Billboards and their potential to distract drivers
Distracted driving is a dangerous trend in California. It causes a great many automobile accidents. Most of the focus is on distractions inside the vehicle. Examples include cellphones and other electronics. However, distractions outside the vehicle may also pose a...
