On behalf of Kampf, Schiavone & Associates | Jun 26, 2013 | Firm News, Workers' Compensation, Workers' Compensation
The California State Assembly is currently considering AB 1309, a bill that would make it difficult for professional athletes in any sport or at any level from using the state’s workers’ compensation system. Members of the National Football League Players...
On behalf of Kampf, Schiavone & Associates | Jun 21, 2013 | Firm News, Workplace Accidents
Milk cows are generally not regarded as aggressive animals. However, a California dairy worker recently sustained fatal internal injuries while herding a group of dairy cows for his employer on a recent early Saturday morning. The accident has prompted an...
On behalf of Kampf, Schiavone & Associates | Jun 15, 2013 | Firm News, Workplace Safety
In a recent post, we warned outdoor California workers about the potential risks of heat exposure in the workplace. However, outdoor workers may face another, less obvious threat: Lyme disease. According to a recent release by the Occupational Safety and Health...
On behalf of Kampf, Schiavone & Associates | Jun 6, 2013 | Firm News, Workplace Accidents
California readers may have heard about a recent building collapse that made national news. The accident occurred during a scheduled morning demolition. The collapsing structure reportedly fell into a neighboring store, trapping some customers and employees in the...
On behalf of Kampf, Schiavone & Associates | Jun 1, 2013 | Firm News, Workplace Safety
Readers of this California workers’ compensation blog have heard about various workplace incidents, possibly caused by an employer’s failure to comply with safety regulations and standards established by the state’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Yet...
