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Can exposure to hazardous materials make you ill?
Some people working in California are exposed to hazardous materials on a daily basis. Although legislation exists to protect employees, there may be times when employers violate these laws. Workers may become injured or sick as a result of their occupations,...
Steps to take to receive compensation after being injured at work
People in California have many different types of jobs. There are different physical requirements at different jobs, some use heavy machinery, others are in an office setting, some require driving various vehicles and many other requirements. No matter what type of...
Our COVID-19 response: telephone and video conferencing available
At the Law Offices of Bo Katzakian, we are committed to the health and safety of our clients and community. In light of the serious threat posed by COVID-19, we are offering clients and prospective clients the ability to meet with us remotely, via telephone or video...
What are recordable workplace injuries?
Employers in California are required to report certain serious injuries that happen in their workplaces to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. If they fail to report a recordable injury, the employers may face stiff penalties. Employers need to...
Warehouse workers may be more at risk for UTIs
Many warehouse workers are no stranger to long days on their feet and limited bathroom breaks. In a recent report from The Atlantic, an Amazon warehouse worker in California received bladder related injuries in 2019 during a holiday shipping surge. While the working...
What if you want a second medical opinion about your injury?
When you are receiving a medical diagnosis, it can be important to get a second opinion. If one doctor tells you she wants to perform major surgery on you, and you're not sure you need it, it's a good idea to see if a second doctor agrees before you let them start...
These jobs have the highest rates of worker deaths in the U.S.
Californians should be aware of the types of jobs that have the highest risks of fatal work-related accidents. However, it is also important to know which jobs are the most dangerous according to the latest numbers. This information can be useful when considering a...
How can sitting in a climate controlled office be risky?
Are you a data entry operator? Are you aware of the work-related health risks you face? The Occupational Safety and Health Administration says working on computers every day poses several health concerns to admin workers in California and elsewhere. You can avoid...
Fatal work-related accident statistics show increase
There are dangers in any type of job, and Californians should be cognizant of the level of risk they face, especially in high risk occupations. Certain industries have more workplace injuries and death than others, but anyone can be confronted with the injuries and...
Warehouse workplace accidents a growing concern
The number of warehouse jobs is growing in California and across the nation. The catalyst is the increasing number of online retailers who have no need to retail space, but must have a warehouse to store, pack and ship their items to customers. While this has benefits...
