On behalf of Law Offices of Bo Katzakian | Mar 4, 2016 | Workplace Accidents
California emergency workers of all kinds face risks every day. It is vital to protect the health and safety of these workers by establishing parameters that prevent unnecessary harm. In order to do this, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has...
On behalf of Law Offices of Bo Katzakian | Feb 18, 2016 | Workplace Accidents
A California worker has recently spoken about his life after he amazingly survived an 11-story fall. The man was employed as a window washer in San Francisco when he fell after losing his balance, landing on a moving car. His recovery from the on-the-job injury...
On behalf of Law Offices of Bo Katzakian | Feb 13, 2016 | Workplace Accidents
There are certain protections in place for the support and benefit of injured California workers and families. When an individual is injured on the job, he or she is eligible for benefits to cover medical bills, lost wages and other financial losses. However, workers...
On behalf of Law Offices of Bo Katzakian | Feb 11, 2016 | Workplace Accidents
California is enjoying an increase in jobs across the state, which is great news for residents, but it has led to an increase in on-the-job injuries. At this point, the rate of workers’ compensation claims in the state is higher than the national average. The...
On behalf of Law Offices of Bo Katzakian | Feb 4, 2016 | Workplace Accidents
California workers have the right to a safe work environment. Few would argue this right, but few employers and managers consider how increasing workplace safety can actually increase the productivity of workers. Many workers fear violence in the workplace, and...
On behalf of Law Offices of Bo Katzakian | Jan 29, 2016 | Workplace Accidents
When dangerous conditions in the workplace go unnoticed, it can result in serious accidents, leading to injury or death. One commonly unnoticed danger in certain workplaces is the presence of combustible dust. Combustible dust can lead to on-the-job injury for many...
On behalf of Law Offices of Bo Katzakian | Jan 14, 2016 | Workplace Accidents
In a recent tragic work accident, a California tree trimmer fell from a tree to his death. The fatal on-the-job injury occurred as he fell while he was working to cut away trees from power lines. In addition to his employer, Wright Tree Service, the...
On behalf of Law Offices of Bo Katzakian | Jan 1, 2016 | Workplace Accidents
Health care workers face a number of risks every day. From violent patients to exposure to dangerous diseases, these workers deserve to have a work environment that is as safe as possible. Some workers are pushing for new measures that would reduce their risks of...
On behalf of Law Offices of Bo Katzakian | Dec 26, 2015 | Workplace Accidents
California workers who are injured on the job have certain rights that should be protected. While every worker is granted certain entitlements, it is still difficult to know how to proceed if you are injured on the job. Fortunately, every worker has the right to seek...
On behalf of Law Offices of Bo Katzakian | Dec 15, 2015 | Workplace Accidents
The California theme park Great America Park has been fined by the California Division of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration for unsafe practices that led to the injury of a park mechanic. The fine of $70,200 was issued after a man was seriously injured...
