If you have a child in a California high school who plays football, you may be aware of all the news lately about high school sports injuries. This may make you concerned for the well-being and safety of your football player. You may be especially concerned about brain injuries. Concussions,
If you have received a wrongful death settlement in California, it is likely a large chunk of money. One thing that may come up is if you need to pay taxes on that money. It is money received and not earned, but are settlements like this taxable? The IRS rules
While California law requires most employers to carry workers’ compensation insurance, there are still those companies that choose not to carry it. If you get injured at work, you have the right to be treated fairly and have your expenses related to that injury paid for. However, if your employer
If you think you have a medical malpractice case in California, you may wonder if it is even worth going to court. While many people approach this type of case as a way to ensure it does not happen to anyone else, it is also important to recoup damages for
If you suffer a dislocated knee, such as at your place of employment, you need to receive immediate medical attention. You can’t afford to let this injury linger, as it won’t take long for the problem to worsen. While there’s never a good time to suffer from a dislocated knee,
The construction industry is one of the most dangerous in California. One of the most known facts about construction safety is that prevention is key. Preventing accidents from occurring in the first place is the best way to keep you safe when you work on a construction site. This requires
On behalf of Kampf, Schiavone & Associates | Jan 3, 2018 | Birth Injury, Firm News Giving birth is an amazing yet unpredictable event. Babies make their own rules when it comes to making their entrance into the world. This means that even with the perfect birth plan at a California hospital, things could change
Slips and falls are a common type of accident in California workplaces. Due to this, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has strict rules for employers to ensure you are protected at work. From time to time OSHA updates its rules. The latest update made sweeping changes for general industries.
Wrongful deaths occur in various ways and we have talked about many of them on our blog. In some instances, a person may pass away due to a defective product or an accident that happened in the work place because of someone else’s negligence. However, there are some people who
Not every industry in California a person can work in is fraught with hazards. However, one industry that does rank as high risk is agriculture. Anyone working in this industry should make themselves aware of the risks and what they can do to be safer on the job. According to
