California residents who have suffered a medical malpractice injury or illness likely believe that theirs is a rare experience in what is an overall excellent health care system. Unfortunately, such is not the case. The Washington Post reports that medical errors are commonplace today and may account for as many
On behalf of Kampf, Schiavone & Associates | Aug 15, 2017 | Birth Injury, Firm News Erb’s palsy, also known as obstetric brachial plexus palsy, can occur during difficult labor. Parents in California who have a baby who is born with Erb’s palsy should be equipped with information about the implications and recovery associated with
For road workers and others who find themselves in work zones, including the drivers and passengers of vehicles traveling through, work zone accidents can be very dangerous. Regrettably, these crashes happen all too often in California and upend the lives of those who are just trying to carry out their
Virtually any type of injury can occur in a workplace setting, but there are certain injuries that are more common than others. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the most common type of workplace injury is the category of sprains, strains, and tears. Here is the breakdown, by injury type:
Many of the blog posts we have posted have covered various risks that are present on construction sites and work environments in a variety of other fields. However, there are additional concerns that workers may have, especially if they are employed in certain lines of work. For example, a worker
Those involved in a vehicle accident that occurs on-the-job may face an uphill battle for different reasons. Whether they can no longer work, have unbearable pain, cannot afford medical costs, or are facing any other hardship, these crashes can be devastating. From lost productivity to the loss of life, workplace
According to the Federal Highway Administration, more than 96,000 work zone accidents occurred during 2015, estimates suggest. During an average week of 2015, 12 fatal work zone accidents took place. Furthermore, 70 work zone accidents happened per day that caused someone to become injured in 2015, on average. For those who regularly
The Brain Injury Association of America reports that 2.5 million people sustain a traumatic brain injury every year. California residents who have suffered a TBI in a fall or a car crash know how devastating the consequences can be. It is important to remember that no two brain injuries are alike; TBI
It is estimated that 3 percent of women and 2 percent of men will diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome throughout their lifetimes. What is carpal tunnel syndrome? Carpal tunnel syndrome is a painful condition that affects the hands and wrists. It is caused by compression of the median nerve, which runs through the
Each day, road workers face an array of threats while carrying out their job responsibilities. For example, a road worker may be injured due to dangerous equipment or may even suffer because of repetitive strain or lifting heavy objects. However, many road workers who suffer injuries or lose their lives
