On behalf of Kampf, Schiavone & Associates | Oct 16, 2019 | Workplace Injuries
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...
On behalf of Kampf, Schiavone & Associates | Oct 15, 2019 | Workplace Injuries
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...
On behalf of Kampf, Schiavone & Associates | Mar 27, 2019 | Firm News, Workplace Injuries
When people receive a job-related injury in California, their first priority should be getting the medical help they need. Then, as soon as they are able, they should notify their employer of what has happened if their employer is not already aware. Their...
On behalf of Kampf, Schiavone & Associates | Mar 15, 2019 | Firm News, Workplace Injuries
If you would avoid saying something in a court of law, avoid posting it on social media. Following this simple rule could do more than potentially save you from embarrassing moments in a legal case — it could play a role in the decision of a California...
On behalf of Kampf, Schiavone & Associates | Feb 10, 2019 | Firm News, Workplace Injuries
People sustain many different types of injuries in workplace accidents, such as broken bones. However, it is crucial to keep in mind that there are less common injuries which can be just as devastating. For example, workers may be burned while on the job, and...
On behalf of Kampf, Schiavone & Associates | Nov 16, 2018 | Firm News, Workplace Injuries
As someone who makes a living working as a nurse in California, you may understand all too well that aches, pains and ailments are immensely common among those in your line of work. However, one of your most substantial on-the-job hazards involves regularly...
On behalf of Kampf, Schiavone & Associates | Oct 14, 2018 | Firm News, Workplace Injuries
Millions of people suffer from brain injuries every year in the United States. Whether they have been involved in an auto collision or were injured in a workplace accident, people may find it difficult to return to work and engage in daily life activities after...
On behalf of Kampf, Schiavone & Associates | Sep 7, 2018 | Firm News, Workplace Injuries
While working in a California office environment may not be as inherently risky as, say, working from heights or in law enforcement, it still presents certain occupational hazards that can impact your life and health in a negative manner. Increasingly, workers who...
On behalf of Kampf, Schiavone & Associates | Aug 27, 2018 | Firm News, Workplace Injuries
If you live in California and have a disability severe enough to prevent you from working and supporting yourself or your family, you may be thinking about applying for Social Security disability benefits from the U.S. Social Security Administration. In order to be...
On behalf of Kampf, Schiavone & Associates | Aug 19, 2018 | Firm News, Workplace Injuries
We recently took a look at firefighting from the perspective of workplace safety. Emergency responders are some of the most at-risk professionals, and the conditions under which they work are highly regulated as a result. While the same level of danger might not be...
