Sacramento Personal Injury Law Blog
Tips to make living with a disability a little bit easier
Living with a disabling condition is tough. The onset of your condition may have been sudden and unexpected, which means that the life that you once enjoyed no longer seems within reach. Nearly every …
Self-insurance versus traditional workers’ compensation
Our state is leading the nation in workers’ compensation self-insurance programs. As of the beginning of this year, over 7,000 California employers now are self-insured. As such, understanding the dif…
What OSHA violations are common at worksites?
Some workplaces are safer than others, but all workplaces in California need to follow the OSHA standards in place for the workplace. OSHA standards are safety standards that employers must follow to …
Exploding water tank kills one man and injures another
Workplace accidents can happen anytime and anywhere. No job is immune to them but some professions, like construction and maintenance, are more prone to injury than others.
One dead and one injured
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Can I choose my own doctor if I am injured at work?
While it is easy to see how factories and construction sites present job hazards in the form of heavy machinery and many moving parts, even a person who works a desk job can be injured at work if they…
Common causes of injuries to airport baggage handlers
Airports around the country are seeing more traffic as an increasing number of people feel safe to travel during this time of COVID-19. A boost in the number of people vaccinated for the virus has som…
Amazon fined for putting employees at risk
Workplace injuries occur too often, putting the employee in a position where they suffer both pain and a loss of income. When they happen, employers and insurance companies should be there to take car…
What are the most common workplace injuries and illnesses?
Unfortunately, workers are injured every day at work and also are diagnosed with, and suffer with, occupational illnesses related to their work. Workers who are sick because of their jobs should be fa…
Mistakes to avoid when filing for SSD benefits
If you have suffered an injury or disability that makes it impossible for you to continue working, you may be able to file a claim for Social Security Disability benefits if you meet certain criteria….
Why do employers misclassify employees as independent contractors?
If you’re a responsible, productive employee who works hard for a Sacramento business, you might well wonder why an employer would want to misclassify you. The answer is simple: it saves him money.
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