On behalf of Occupational Injury Law Center | Nov 29, 2019 | Uncategorized
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common injury for those with jobs requiring repetitive hand motions. It is a nerve condition where the arm’s median nerve is compressed, which may result from thickening of tendons or other surrounding tissue. If you believe your work...
On behalf of Occupational Injury Law Center | Aug 27, 2019 | Uncategorized, Workplace Injuries
Light rail transit systems can make commuting and just getting around considerably easier for people who live and work in metropolitan areas. However, like any public transit system, they can experience accidents and malfunctions.Shortly after 9:30 p.m. on Aug. 22, a...
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 | Jun 12, 2019 | Uncategorized
Anyone who has suffered an injury at work needs to file a workers’ compensation claim immediately. Doing so can help pay for future medical expenses and keep the person afloat when he or she may be unable to work. However, many employees are naturally hesitant...
by Occupational Injury Law Center | May 15, 2019 | Uncategorized
Workers’ compensation is a benefits system that covers more than just injuries that occur after a workplace accident or while performing work-sanctioned activities. In California, it also covers trauma that develops from repetitive actions and prolonged exposure...
by Occupational Injury Law Center | Apr 15, 2019 | Uncategorized
Going to work should not become a life or death situation, but in the case of a construction site, accidents and mistakes leave many injured or worse. You need to protect yourself from suffering a work site accident.The government implemented workplace safety...
by Occupational Injury Law Center | Mar 14, 2019 | Uncategorized
Your job may require you to perform the same function fairly regularly. Secretaries, stockbrokers and data processors all rely on typing to get valuable information across to others. This repetitive motion may cause serious and long-lasting health effects.Carpal...
by Occupational Injury Law Center | Feb 9, 2019 | Uncategorized
Working on a farm is tough. The agriculture industry is integral to Modesto and surrounding areas. If you are a farm worker, you are doing a valuable service to the local community, state and nation. While agriculture is vital to our society, it can be a...
by Occupational Injury Law Center | Jan 12, 2019 | Uncategorized
Workplace injuries happen all the time. In fact, there are 12,300 occupational injuries per day in the United States. It is clear that on-the-job injuries are too common. Understanding the most common worker accidents and their causes helps put...
by Occupational Injury Law Center | Dec 22, 2018 | Uncategorized
Injuries on the job happen every day. If you or a loved one experienced a workplace injury, you may need assistance with physical and financial recovery.Thankfully, you may be able to receive relief through a workers’ comp claim. The physician has a great...
