On behalf of Kampf, Schiavone & Associates | Jan 29, 2019 | Firm News If you work in a warehouse setting or in the construction industry, you may operate a forklift from time to time. Even if this isn’t your job, there may be situations in which you’re in close proximity to a moving
Trench accidents are among the most frightening and deadly things that can happen during a California construction project. Because of this, OSHA has a very specific set of rules to govern these dangerous types of site excavations. Thanks to regulations and improvements in engineering, trench accidents have become less frequent
In a previous post, we mentioned that some injuries what happened on the job might take some time to manifest symptoms. By the time that you started to notice that something was wrong, it could feel like it was too late to ask for help. If you have this feeling,
Dealing with an injury at your workplace has the potential to be a confusing and stressful process in California. They would probably be questions of what happened, where it happened and who is responsible. As described on FindLaw, what you do in the first few days after an accident would probably be
While the top two causes of death in America, which are cancer and heart disease, may not surprise you, the third-most common cause of death for residents of California and the United States may not be what you expect. Currently, the third-most-common cause of death in the nation is medical
On behalf of Kampf, Schiavone & Associates | Jan 2, 2019 | Firm News A knee sprain is a common injury that occurs when ligaments become overstretched or torn. Not only is this a painful injury, but it’s also one that can cause long-term health issues such as arthritis. Knee sprains typically affect one
Your own injuries are often things that are inherently easy to understand and process. If you broke your arm, for example, you might seek medical attention, process your doctor’s diagnosis and, if applicable, seek compensation from the party responsible for the event. Many of these accidents happen every day in
Traumatic brain injury sounds like a severe problem, and it is certainly not something one should take lightly. However, many TBI events in California might not get reported. This is because, in a technical sense, these injuries range from mild to severe, and usually only severe cases get the attention
Thousands of people enter into operating rooms every year in the United States. Qualified, licensed surgeons and other medical professionals hold the trust of people as they undergo procedures as a way to save or improve their lives. If you have gone under the knife, you may know first-hand the
Whether construction involves building a multi-story apartment building or improving roadways, there is no doubt that this industry is a dangerous one for California workers. There are countless ways to get seriously injured, or worse, in a construction accident. However, as you may know, some types of accidents occur more
