After an accident at work, an injured victim has the right to file a claim for certain benefits in order to lessen his or her financial suffering. There is nothing more frustrating to a California worker than to learn that a workers' compensation claim...
Month: May 2015
Company cited by Cal/OSHA for on-the-job injury
A California window washing company has been cited by Cal/OSHA after a serious work-related fall left one employee and one bystander seriously injured. The employer was reprimanded for five particular hazards. These included a failure to prevent on-the-job injury...
On-the-job injury and death leads to criminal conviction
The project manager and owner of a construction company located in Fremont were both convicted of involuntary manslaughter after the death of one of their employees. The decedent, a carpenter, was working on a large project in Milpitas when the...
SeaWorld may not be doing enough to prevent workplace injuries
SeaWorld in San Diego has been cited by California's Division of Occupational Safety and Health at the Department of Industrial Relations for allowing unsafe conditions for employees. The citations are based on allegations that the company did not provide the...
Man injured on the job dies from injuries in Glen Ellen
An industrial worker died in a tragic accident that occurred as he was working on a job site in Glen Ellen. The man was employed by a pool company and was working at a private residence when he was injured on the job. According to the report, the man was crushed...
New workers’ compensation legislation in California
California workers who have been injured at work know how difficult it can be to get the financial support needed for a complete recovery. The workers' compensation system can be complex, but new proposed legislation may protect the rights of those who can no...
Hotel contractor injured while working did not survive
In a state far east of California, crowds gathered on the street near the scene of a tragic construction accident. The man who was injured while working did not survive. An official statement regarding the cause of the accident has not yet been released to the...
