Los Angeles just hosted Super Bowl LVI. More than 100-million people watched as the Los Angeles Rams took on the Cincinnati Bengals. A substantial percentage of these players are millionaires. The commercials cost $7 million. A single ticket would have cost you between $5,000 and $9,000. The event is a celebration of disposable extravagance. But […]
Although workplace accidents are very common, work-related injuries are very difficult to deal with. Some of them require costly ongoing treatment and taking time off work. Even employees taking safety precautions are sometimes exposed to dangerous circumstances where an accident can occur anytime. Unfortunately, some employers don’t respond to these circumstances as they should leaving […]
Those in professions involving manual labor are often at greater risk of injury than those who perform less strenuous work. Though some of these injuries are minimal, more serious incidents may lead to fatalities. Whenever employees are killed in workplace accidents, their families are entitled to file for survivors’ benefits. One family may choose to […]
No matter the job, many employees may face a variety of hazards throughout the day. However, those working with heavy machinery or performing physical labor may be at a higher risk of injury for workplace accidents. One California man was recently hurt while in the employ of a tree trimming company. Authorities said that the […]
Injuries on the job can cause serious problems for workers. Though most might think of the construction industry when such an accident happens, workplace accidents can occur in many different fields. Several California dock workers were hurt in a recent accident involving a chemical spill. Authorities stated that a ship at the dock leaked a […]
Most people think of construction sites or factories when they hear of workers being injured on the job. However, workplace accidents are not uncommon in other professional fields in California and across the country as well. Instead of suffering from falls or injuries from heavy machinery, workers in the transportation industry may be injured by […]
A first job can be an exciting event for teens in California and elsewhere across the country. Kids can start to work as early as fourteen or fifteen years of age in many cases. The types of work that they are allowed to do may vary according to their age, but the fact that teens […]
Even with the safety measures employers have in place to prevent accidents, injuries still occur in the construction industry. Whether caused by unforeseen circumstances or simple mistakes, workplace accidents can lead to serious injuries for those involved. One California construction worker recently suffered injuries caused by a fire that broke out while he and his […]
In spite of the many safety precautions created for construction work, injuries still occur frequently in California and across the country. Those who suffer from workplace accidents may consider filing workers compensation claims as a means to deal with the aftermath of such injuries. Two workers are likely looking into their options after suffering injuries […]
The saying “an ounce of protection means a pound of cure” should be more than just an inspirational safety adage. It should be the blueprint for how employers work to prevent injuries and accidents involving employees. After all, fatal accidents in the workplace are commonly caused by falls or foreign objects striking workers. Further, workers […]