Scaffolding presents a real danger to construction workers. The workers on top of the scaffolding are in the greatest position of danger as they could fall and seriously injure themselves. A fall could even cause their death. Workplaces have a responsibility to their workers to manage the risks of scaffolding
On behalf of Kampf, Schiavone & Associates | Mar 6, 2015 | Birth Injury, Firm News Previously, we discussed the types of injuries that could result in the birth injury known as Erb’s palsy. Today, we are going to discuss how this birth injury is treated. Sometimes it is possible to treat Erb’s palsy with
On behalf of Kampf, Schiavone & Associates | Mar 4, 2015 | Birth Injury, Firm News Many people in San Bernardino may have heard of cerebral palsy and understand how it can affect one’s health and quality of life. Yet many may not have heard of another type of palsy that could result in a
The reality is that the majority of claims for California Social Security Disability are denied. There could be several different reasons why a claim may be denied, for example — being injured at work. However, this rejection does not mean that you are not entitled to Social Security Disability (SSD). You will
In a recent post, we discussed how common musculoskeletal injuries are for nursing assistants and orderlies. Even if your medical clinic does not offer the best in safety equipment or safety techniques, there are ways to prevent yourself from suffering a back injury at work. The Center for Disease Control has addressed
When a patient treated by an attending physician unexpectedly dies, the deceased person’s loved ones usually have many questions. How did this happen? What caused my loved one’s unexpected death? People in this position may even scour medical records looking for answers. This is where some people investigating an unexpected
When California residents think about chemicals, they often think of scientists in a laboratory, but the reality is that chemicals exist in everyday items and in workplace situations. It is a good idea to get familiar with some commonly used chemicals and understand how misuse could potentially harm you or
Our last blog post discussed back injuries in the medical profession and how they can be avoided. Though certain preventative steps can be taken to prevent workplace injuries in any profession, the unfortunate reality is that workers can be harmed even if they do everything they can to keep themselves safe. Repetitive motions, lifting
Oftentimes, hospitals and clinics are thought of a place where personal injury or negligence occurs to the people being treated. However, many fail to think of the fact that these medical facilities are also a workplace for the doctors, nurses and orderlies that attend to patients. Workplace injuries can occur
Certain jobs can pose more safety hazards than others. This includes jobs where workers are subjected to chemicals and other toxic substances. Strict regulations are in place to help protect workers in these environments. Here we have compiled some general information about how chemicals and toxins are safely handled in
