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Posted in Workers' Compensation,Workplace Injury on April 3, 2024

California has a robust workers’ compensation system to protect state employees who sustain on-the-job injuries or illnesses. However, understanding who can receive these benefits after an injury or illness occurs can be confusing, particularly when discussing independent contractors, which constitute a large part of the California workforce. Here, we want to review California workers’ compensation… read more

Posted in Bicycle Accident on March 20, 2024

If you or a loved one sustain bicycle accident injuries in an accident due to the reckless or negligent actions of another driver or entity, you could recover compensation for your losses. There are various steps you can take soon after the incident occurs to help preserve the integrity of your accident claim. 1. Check… read more

Posted in Bicycle Accident on March 13, 2024

Bicyclists have full rights to the roadway in almost all scenarios under California law. Thus, it is imperative for everyday drivers like us to share the roadway appropriately. But how do we share the roadway with bicyclists in a way that increases safety for everybody? Here, we want to review some of the most important… read more

Posted in Brain Injury,Motorcycle Accidents,Spinal Cord Injury on March 6, 2024

Motorcyclists are more likely to sustain serious bodily injuries in the event they are involved in a collision. Unfortunately, without much protection from the force of a vehicle or from an impact with other objects, the likelihood of severe trauma significantly increases. Here, want to examine the seven regions of the body most likely to… read more

Posted in Rideshare Accident on February 21, 2024

If you or somebody you care about has been involved in an accident while riding in an Uber or Lyft vehicle, then you likely have more than a few questions. If you sustained injuries or property damage, you may be able to recover compensation through an insurance claim. You may also want to know if… read more

Posted in Car Accidents,Rideshare Accident on February 13, 2024

If you find yourself involved in an accident while in an Uber, the steps you take immediately following the incident and in the days after will set the course of your process for recovering compensation. Claims involving Uber accidents are challenging, and you may need to speak with a skilled Uber accident lawyer with experience… read more

Posted in Motorcycle Accidents on February 8, 2024

If you have been involved in a motorcycle accident, you have likely already read about the steps you should take to help ensure your well-being and preserve the integrity of your claim against another party. However, there are also certain things you should NOT do after a motorcycle accident, and the items we list here… read more

Posted in Motorcycle Accidents on January 24, 2024

Motorcyclists are exposed to more hazards than those inside passenger vehicles, and severe injuries are not uncommon after a collision occurs. During the most recent reporting year in California, 11,435 motorcyclists sustained injuries in traffic collisions. Unfortunately, 539 motorcyclists lost their lives as a result of collisions that same year. Here, we want to examine… read more

Posted in Workers' Compensation on January 17, 2024

On-the-job chemical exposure affects workers in more industries than most people are aware of. Chemical hazards and toxic substances pose significant internal health hazards and physical hazards for workers throughout California across various industries. Here, we want to examine some of the most common chemical exposure issues workers face, as well as some of the… read more

Posted in Workers' Compensation,Workplace Injury on January 10, 2024

Some jobs come with more inherent risks than others, but that does not mean employers or regulators get to take shortcuts. Every worker in California deserves a workplace that is made as safe as possible, given the nature of the occupation or tasks in question. However, there are times when employers allow unsafe work environments… read more