San Bernardino Workers’ Compensation Law Blog
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...
Smart tech to blame for high accident rates
California is home to some of the biggest tech companies in the world. Not surprisingly, many residents of the Golden State rely on smart tech from these companies to make their lives easier. This may range from portable smart devices to technology built into...
Anxiety due to a birth injury
Those who suffer through a birth injury may have a lot of obstacles to overcome. They may be dealing with financial problems as a result of a medical professional's error, or they may have to deal with an overwhelming amount of physical pain because something went...
Common physical hazards affecting healthcare workers
Healthcare workers are a mainstay in California hospitals, clinics and residential care facilities. Nurses, technicians and clinical assistants frequently handle patients lifting their bodies, moving around equipment to provide care and assisting some with activities...
Managing truck driver back pain
Chronic back pain and acute back injuries cause serious disability for truck drivers. According to data from the National Safety Council, more than 21% of those in this profession experience chronic back or neck pain. If you drive a truck for a living, try these...
Why do pharmacies make mistakes dispensing medication?
Many people in California depend on their prescription medication to treat whatever health issue ails them. So when a pharmacist hands you a prescription bottle, you should know that the medicine inside will positively affect your health and not cause your health...
Be a defensive driver on your motorcycle
If you ride a motorcycle, you probably already know that you are at higher risk for injury than other motorists in a collision with another vehicle. This is especially true in California, where motorcycle fatalities have been on the rise for the past 22 years...
What happens when my claim is denied?
If you receive a claim denial from workers' compensation in California, you do have options. You do not have to accept the denial as it is without trying to get a further explanation or trying to get the denial reversed. Generally, according to the Department of...
How to prevent distracted driving
Distracted driving is a big problem in California, and it can lead to both minor and serious accidents. There are numerous types of distractions that can occur while driving, and many of them are preventative. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety...
