According to a report by the California Highway Patrol, a multi-vehicle crash on Highway 17 in Los Gatos led to road closures that lasted for more than five hours on a recent Monday evening. While some victims suffered personal injury, one driver died at the crash...
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Year: 2017
One of America’s most dangerous professions might surprise you
Not only is nursing a thankless job, but a dangerous one. Nursing is one of the most hazardous professions in America. Nurses are often hit, scratched and kicked at by the people they are attempting to treat.An article by The Washington Post shows a number...
Workers’ compensation: Fall from elevated pallet can be deadly
Employees in warehouses and distribution centers in California typically face hazards related to forklifts and other materials handling equipment. One of the most prevalent causes cited for injuries on workers' compensation benefits claims involves employers allowing...
Personal injury: Crash kills driver, critically injures passenger
The California Highway Patrol closed off most of the westbound lanes of Highway 4 in eastern Contra Costa County for approximately three hours on a recent Wednesday morning. This was done after a multi-vehicle crash that occurred shortly after 8 a.m. It followed an...
With tenacity and legal guidance, SSDI claims can be successful
The financial threats that sudden disability can bring could be devastating, but that is only one part of the struggle. Knowing that a significant percentage of applications for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits in California are rejected could be...
SSDI: Backlog causes hardship for applicants waiting for approval
A news report recently drew attention to the number of people nationwide, including in California, who are waiting for the Social Security Administration to process applications for assistance. Reportedly, about 1 million people are waiting to find out whether they...
Workers’ compensation claim may follow death in construction zone
Road construction workers nationwide, including in California, frequently put their lives on the line. Not only are they exposed to the negligence of distracted drivers who travel through construction zones, but also the heavy equipment that is used on site. It is not...
Claiming SSDI for rare diseases can be challenging
Applying for Social Security Disability Insurance is a complicated process to navigate. If the claim is based upon contracting a rare disease, it could be even more challenging. There are thousands of rare diseases, and disability benefits may be a great help for...
Don’t Wait Too Long To Start Your Claim
If you’ve been injured on the job in California, you have a right to workers’ compensation benefits to help you pay for the cost of recovery, lost wages or disability. But if you wait too long to pursue a claim, you may end up missing out on this essential...
What are supplemental job displacement vouchers?
If you are seriously injured while working, you may no longer be able to perform the tasks needed to do your job. In the state of California, workers injured on the job may receive workers' compensation benefits to pay medical bills and supplement their income while...