Most injured workers have two important rights in California. First, they have the right to choose their own doctors. Second, they have the right to worry-free, fair compensation for their injuries. Most importantly, injured workers in California have the right to choose their own Los Angeles work accident lawyer. Key job injury statistics tell a… Continue reading What Are the Rights of Injured Workers in California?

In some states, a “Construction Zone Keep Out” or other such warning sign is a complete defense to an injury claim. However, in California, assumption of the risk is normally a partial defense, at best. Overall, assumption of the risk is a voluntary assumption of a known risk. A car crash is a good example… Continue reading How Does a Warning Sign Affect a Construction Injury Claim?

Workers’ compensation, a no-fault insurance plan that covers most work-related illnesses and injuries, usually pays two-thirds of a victim’s average weekly wage for the duration of a temporary or permanent disability. But that’s only part of what workers’ comp pays. Additionally, workers’ compensation covers all reasonably necessary medical expenses. After a serious injury, hospitalization alone… Continue reading What Does California Workers’ Comp Pay?

OSHA’s Fatal Four Hazards in Construction: The Most Common Construction Accidents! Most people are not surprised that construction work has one of the highest job injury rates in California. Some people are surprised to see office work so high on this list. Things like loose carpet, poor lighting, and open desk drawers make many offices… Continue reading Construction Accidents and the Fatal Four