Per the Dailymail.com, in California, two Firefighters sustained minor to moderate burns while putting out a wildfire. The two were hospitalized as a result. This series of facts raise important workers’ compensation law issue. This fact pattern will address this matter within California Law. Do the Parts of the Body Injured Matter? Yes. In California,… Continue reading CALIFORNIA FIREFIGHTERS INJURED DURING WILDFIRE: INJURED WORKERS IN THE NEWS, #121
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At SpaceX, Worker Injuries Soar Amidst Elon Musk’s Race to Mars: Injured Workers in the News, #101
Elon Musk’s SpaceX Company has been beset with work injuries. According to the DailyMail.com, the injuries have included cuts or lacerations, broken bones, dislocations,, hands or fingers were ‘crushed,’ head injuries, skull fractures, concussions and a traumatic brain injury. Further, there have been burns and eye injuries. There are allegations of safety failures. Specifically, in… Continue reading At SpaceX, Worker Injuries Soar Amidst Elon Musk’s Race to Mars: Injured Workers in the News, #101
Store Clerk Set On Fire by Shoplifter: Injured Workers in the News, #91
In California. a Bay Area Clerk suffered a horrendous work injury. He was set on fire by a homeless serial shoplifter. Dailymail.com It is reported that the Clerk suffered second and third degree burns to his face, neck, chest and shoulder. This article will discuss the special benefit that an Injured Workers are entitled to… Continue reading Store Clerk Set On Fire by Shoplifter: Injured Workers in the News, #91
CALFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL OFFICERS SERIOUSLY INJURED: INJURED WORKERS IN THE NEWS, # 34
A horrendous accident happened when an alleged drunk driver struck a parked California Highway Patrol aka CHP Squad Vehicle on the freeway. It is reported that the driver was traveling 95 miles per hour upon impact and that the cruiser. The police car erupted into flames. The Officers were rushed to the hospital. One is… Continue reading CALFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL OFFICERS SERIOUSLY INJURED: INJURED WORKERS IN THE NEWS, # 34
Did A Not So Soup-er Customer Cause A Work Injury?: Injured Workers In the News, #1
Restaurant Workers, with both COVID-19 and work shortages, are encountering unprecedented stress. Restrictions and delays have customers are acting out in outrageous ways. Recently, a Restaurant Manager had a scary encounter with hot soup. It is reported that an angry Customer threw hot soup in a Restaurant Manager’s face. The Customer was upset because she… Continue reading Did A Not So Soup-er Customer Cause A Work Injury?: Injured Workers In the News, #1
CALIFORNIA FIREFIGHTERS AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: FIRE FIGHTERS, WORK INJURIES AND THE MOST RECENT RAND STUDY: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
California Firefighters are tasked with some of the most difficult jobs. California is perhaps the Forest Fire Capitol of the United States or even the World! Firefighters provide a vital services in ensuring that we live in safety. In performing their duties, Firefighters get hurt and have industrial claims. California Firefighters’ work injuries have been… Continue reading CALIFORNIA FIREFIGHTERS AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: FIRE FIGHTERS, WORK INJURIES AND THE MOST RECENT RAND STUDY: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW