San Bernardino Workers’ Compensation Law Blog
Did I get a back injury from my trucking job?
Truckers haul tons of products thousands of miles every year. The work truckers do is essential to the livelihood of millions of people, but it comes at a cost. The physical toll on a trucker’s body can have devastating consequences. 20% of all workplace injuries are...
When are bed sores a sign of neglect?
Has a Loved One Been Neglected? When you discover bed sores on your loved one while he or she was in the care of medical professionals, one of the first thoughts you may have is whether they were a victim of neglect or not. Learning more about how these sores form...
Workers’ compensation is a no-fault system
Having workers’ compensation benefits available is a blessing for the multiple people who suffer an injury while on the job. It is also a benefit to employers because it allows them to provide immediate care to employees who suffer injuries without concern about...
What can be done to improve teenage driving skills?
Teenagers may love the freedom they have when driving a vehicle, but other motor vehicle operators should be wary. Teenage drivers present the highest risk on the road, and there are numerous factors to contribute to their high percentage of accidents. All states have...
Do infotainment systems improve safety?
Any person who has seen a new vehicle advertisement on television knows that advanced safety features are commonly touted by automobile manufacturers. From emergency braking to forward collision warning and more, there are a number of advances being made and...
What is proximate cause?
There are few things more devastating than medical malpractice. After all, we are putting our lives in the hands of physicians and other medical professionals in many instances. While the majority of medical professionals operate in good faith, coming across one who...
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...
