When a California car accident, work accident or other type of incident causes you to suffer a serious blow to your head, you may experience what is known as a traumatic brain injury. Typically classified in terms of severity as either minor, moderate or severe, traumatic brain injuries can impact
On behalf of Kampf, Schiavone & Associates | Sep 4, 2018 | Firm News A dislocated shoulder is every bit as painful as it sounds. Not only does it cause pain at the time of the injury, but it can also impact you over the long run in a variety of ways. If you
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 spend the majority of their days working at
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 present in all workplaces, we believe
There are few things more distressing than the loss of a loved one, especially if it occurred suddenly. If you have reason to feel partly responsible for the circumstances that led to the loss, such as placement in a nursing home, then it could alleviate your conscience to know that
Workers’ compensation in California is designed to protect you when you are injured — or if you become unwell due to your professional activities. However, you might find that things are not always as simple as they should be. If you were to receive a diagnosis of a long-term, occupational
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 eligible for such benefits, however, your condition,
On behalf of Kampf, Schiavone & Associates | Aug 22, 2018 | Birth Injury, Firm News When you give birth in a California hospital, chances are, your primary goal is having a healthy child. Regrettably, however, this is not always the case, and in some situations, improper delivery techniques and other physician errors lead to
Wildfires raging throughout the Yosemite region recently threatened many California residents. The risk to the public from these events is significant, but emergency response teams face even more danger than most citizens. There are systems in place to manage risks and prevent injury to firefighters. Unfortunately, these systems are not
On behalf of Kampf, Schiavone & Associates | Aug 2, 2018 | Firm News For those with compassionate hearts, working as a home health aide can be a rewarding career. These medical professionals spend many hours every week in the homes of aging and ailing individuals. A home health aide can do a lot
