Decades of Workers' Compensation Experience in the Central Valley
It's a common scenario: A worker gets injured on the job and requires hospitalization and rehabilitation. Meanwhile, the worker is unable to work because of the injury. Then the worker applies for workers' compensation benefits to cover the many expenses…
Read MoreIn California and elsewhere throughout the United States, there are some types of jobs that are generally considered more dangerous than others. From workers who operate heavy machinery to those who place their own lives at risk to protect others, various…
Read MoreA tragedy occurred recently when two men were killed on the job at a construction site outside of California. Construction workers' accidents sometimes happen due to negligence or hazardous working conditions. In this case, a grieving family member said…
Read MoreThroughout the nation, people face a certain amount of risk when they report to work each day. Some jobs, of course, bear a higher level of danger than others. Also, there are some workplace accidents that are caused by lack of adherence to safety standards…
Read MoreIt has been five years since residents of a California town had their world turned upside down from a sudden and unexpected explosion. Some industrial workers' accidents can have long-lasting effects on a community. Recently, the question was raised whether…
Read MoreA California regulator was recently awarded a substantial sum, to be paid by a corporation in the aftermath of a refinery accident. More than $500,000 in penalties were ordered paid after an investigation by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration…
Read MoreMembers of a family in California were left grieving the loss of their husband and father after a horrific tragedy occurred in the tuna factory where he worked. When industrial workers' accidents result in death, there are sometimes grounds for prosecution…
Read MoreHave you been diagnosed with valley fever? You may be wondering what exactly it is, and how you contracted it. Here's the scoop: Valley fever (also known as coccidioidomycosis) is a fungal infection that originates in the soil. It affects the lungs and…
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Decades of Workers' Compensation Experience in the Central Valley