San Bernardino Workers' Compensation Law Blog

If you are like many people in the California workforce, then you have probably given your employer some of the best years of your life. For this, it is reasonable for you to expect compensation and consideration if you happen to become injured. However, it is an unfortunate fact that many employers in the state do not see it as their responsibility to assume treatment costs for chronic conditions that developed over the course of a long-term employee's tenure with a company.

When it comes to negotiations and courtroom proceedings, many employers use the same basis for their arguments. In terms of chronic injuries, especially those that are difficult to diagnose, the main argument on behalf of the defense would be simply that your employer is not responsible for the condition.

Medical workers are dedicated to providing care for those who need it. Those who care for the oldest and most vulnerable patients often do so because they have a passion for helping others. It's kind of ironic, then, that medical workers are at higher risk than the general public for needing care because of their work. You may not think of the medical field as a high risk industry, but in reality the workers in this field face daily risks to their health and well-being.

Thankfully, worker's compensation benefits are available to the vast majority of dedicated people who work in the medical field. Nursing home workers, as well as those who visit the elderly still in their homes, perform difficult labor on behalf of those who can not fully care for themselves. If they wind up injured in the course of their duties, they can receive benefits that include medical coverage and temporary disability income while they recover.

After months of pregnancy, a birth injury is one of the most disorienting things that could possibly happen to you. Unfortunately, it is not unthinkable for the lack of knowledge or focus on the part of a medical professional in California to lead to serious injuries for your child. Even if you were unable to choose your birth doctor, you deserve someone who is appropriately trained. At Kampf, Schiavone & Associates, we believe that everyone should have access to competent medical care.

Previously, we discussed some of the most common types of birth injuries that could qualify as medical malpractice under certain circumstances and how you might go about pursuing a relevant case. This article we will examine the grounds on which you might seek compensation in the unfortunate event your infant was the victim of an irresponsible doctor or hospital administration.

When people in California suffer a traumatic brain injury, their entire way of seeing things, processing information and making decisions is altered. Often, they are required to relearn several habits and behaviors that were previously basic or innate. While family members and friends may do their best to provide consistent support and encouragement, brain-injured individuals often have to receive intervention of some sort to assist them in learning how to cope and thrive despite the changes they have experienced. 

A recent research study in Colorado has revealed some intriguing results after nearly 4,200 inmates were screened for brain injuries. Researchers found that a shocking 54 percent of all of those who were surveyed had some level of a traumatic brain injury. In comparison, only 8 percent of the general population suffer from TBI. To decipher whether or not participants were indeed victims of a TBI and to assess how severe each case was, researchers asked a series of questions regarding each inmate's history. The study focused solely on those who were victims of domestic violence, victims in serious car accidents and those who had been in a coma in the past.