by Occupational Injury Law Center | Jul 28, 2019 | Workplace Accidents
Anyone who works in construction — or has a loved one who does — knows what a dangerous profession it can be. We were reminded of that last week after a tragic incident at the University of California San Diego (UCSD).It’s not clear precisely how...
by Occupational Injury Law Center | Jul 22, 2019 | Workplace Accidents
A Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) employee was killed and 15 other people were injured in Murrieta amid a gas explosion at a home where work was being done. Three firefighters with Murrieta Fire and Rescue were among those injured. It appears that a damaged gas...
by Occupational Injury Law Center | Jul 14, 2019 | Workplace Injuries
Men and women who work along our roads and freeways have some of the most dangerous jobs in the state. In addition to working with potentially dangerous equipment, they’re often at the mercy of California drivers who are negligent or reckless. In one case that...
by Occupational Injury Law Center | Jul 11, 2019 | Workplace Injuries
Many high school and college students with part-time jobs work in the restaurant industry. This can involve anything from manning the drive-thru at a fast-food restaurant to working as a server or bus person at a high-end eatery. While some students have jobs...
by Occupational Injury Law Center | Jul 11, 2019 | Uncategorized
Working in a restaurant may be your lifelong passion or something you do until you find another way to support yourself. Either way, you are not alone. In fact, there are more than 15 million restaurant workers in the United States. Unfortunately, though, going to...
by Occupational Injury Law Center | Jul 5, 2019 | workers' compensation
Workers’ compensation is a multi-billion-dollar industry here in California. Some $20 billion is paid to workers every year by insurers and/or employers.Workers’ compensation regulations are determined by the state’s elected officials. Because...
