From playgrounds with dangerous equipment to motor vehicle collisions, people injure their brains in many ways. Unfortunately, some of these injuries are the result of an intentional act, such as physical assault. Many of the brain injuries that occur in the U.S. each year are caused by an attack and
Suffering an on-the-job injury is every bit as serious as it sounds. Not only can this impact your health and well being, but it can mess you up from a financial point of view. Fortunately, if you suffer an injury at your place of employment, you may be able to
The chances are good you have had or known someone who has had a routine operation or procedure in California. Such medical care is called “routine” because it is something done quite often and therefore a procedure that doctors know how to do well. However, despite this, there is always
When you go to the chiropractor, you probably do not think that anything you have done could result in death. However, neck manipulations are a concern because they can lead to narrowed arteries, tears in blood pathways and even blood clots, which may cause a stroke. As Science-Based Medicine notes, neck
When a fatal accident occurs on a California worksite, our first concern is for the victim and his or her loved ones, as it should be. However, the aftermath of the accident lingers at the worksite. If you have had a coworker who was killed at work, you may understand
On behalf of Kampf, Schiavone & Associates | Nov 18, 2017 | Birth Injury, Firm News Medical malpractice occurs in many ways, but some cases are especially upsetting. For example, a medical professional’s negligence can be particularly devastating for a mother and child who suffer due to a birth injury, as well as their loved
Most employers in California are required by law to have workers’ compensation insurance. If your employer carries this insurance, it is operated under a no-fault system. According to the American Institute of CPAs, no-fault workers’ compensation means that it does not matter who is responsible for the accident. You get your benefits
With workers’ comp cases, video footage can have an impact on your case in multiple ways. In some instances, this footage can be used to prove what took place in an on-the-job accident, helping an injured worker obtain the benefits that they are in need of. On the other hand,
Many companies in California are jumping on the work at home bandwagon and allowing their employees to work from home offices instead of coming into a workplace managed and maintained by them. While there are many perks to having employees work at home, such as less overhead costs for office
We have covered many facets of workers’ compensation and workplace accidents on this blog. However, there are many more issues to keep in mind if you have been hurt at work or intend to file a workers’ compensation claim. For example, your social media activity could affect your ability to
