Having a good work ethic is an important part of performing well at your job. However, when pressure builds to work harder and harder, you can become overworked and suffer mentally and physically. In California and around the country, chronic fatigue syndrome is...
San Mateo Personal Injury Law Blog
Proper construction and inspection to reduce scaffold injuries
In California, construction-related scaffolding accidents commonly happen on worksites, putting workers at risk for injury or death. Although construction companies are required to make worksites safe for employees, accidents still occur due to negligence, improper...
Airline and airport workers face health risks
There are multiple dangers that California airline workers face. These dangers include slips and falls, injuries due to lifting heavy objects, exposure to contagious illnesses and heatstroke. The friendly skies are not always so friendly It takes thousands of workers...
Which workplace injuries offer the most compensation?
Although companies often ignore safety guidelines to save money, the injuries resulting from cutting corners cost companies more than $100 billion annually. Although any workplace injury holds the potential to result in high workers' compensation costs, certain...
Truck drivers and shoulder injuries
Most assume that truck drivers run the most significant injury risks from vehicle collisions. While an accident on a California highway may leave the trucker with serious injuries, there are other ways the driver could get hurt. Driving a truck is more physical than...
The most dangerous professions in California
You live in California, a state known for its bustling cities, diverse cultures, and stunning natural beauty. But beyond the glitz and glamour lies a harsh reality – some jobs in California can be hazardous. As an informed and responsible resident, it's crucial that...
What are common construction site safety hazards?
Construction sites can be dangerous places. With so many construction sites currently operating in California, there is a risk of injury or even death for construction workers. If you want to make your construction project safer, there are certain common risks you...
First year on the job is among most dangerous
Workers' compensation laws are designed to expedite the process of compensating employees for on-the-job injuries. Statistics are regularly gathered regarding the types and causes of workplace injuries in California and across the country. Insurance company Travelers...
Fiberglass exposure and injury risks
Workers in construction jobs might deal with atypical injuries that someone in another profession does not. The average office worker might not risk exposure to fiberglass, but people who renovate or build homes and offices in California may deal with the material and...
These are OSHA’s “fatal four” construction accidents
Construction workers in California face the risk of severe injury or death on the job daily. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics states that more than half of all work-related deaths in 2020 were due to construction accidents. Most of these fatalities fall into one of...
