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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Tesla Crashes Into Fire Truck: Injured Workers in the News, #77
In California, a Tesla Driver died when his car slammed into a Fire Truck. It is reported that several of the firefighters at the scene were slightly injured. The cause of the accident is being investigated. Intoxication or possibly the Tesla’s Autopilot may be the cause. dailymail.com If The Tesla Driver Was At Fault, Can… Continue reading Tesla Crashes Into Fire Truck: Injured Workers in the News, #77
FIREFIGHTER INJURY FREQUENCY AND WORKER’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
In California, the State, Counties, Municipalities, and Cities employ Firefighters. Firefighting, like other safety positions, are dangerous occupations which have significant risk of injury. Firefighters are expected to and are willing to put themselves in harm’s way to save lives. Due to their injury rates, data concerning Firefighter Work Injuries have been studied as to… Continue reading FIREFIGHTER INJURY FREQUENCY AND WORKER’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
WORKERS’ COMPENSATION IN THE NEWS #8: CAN A FIRE CAPTAIN FINGER LIABILITY ON A PROPERTY OWNER FOR A WORK INJURY?
In Los Angeles, a horrific property fire happened at a Vape Shop which included an explosion. As a result, a number of firefighters sustained injuries trying to put out the fire. A Fire Captain sustained serious injuries which included the loss of fingers. It was reported that he is now suing the property owner for… Continue reading WORKERS’ COMPENSATION IN THE NEWS #8: CAN A FIRE CAPTAIN FINGER LIABILITY ON A PROPERTY OWNER FOR A WORK INJURY?
WORKERS’ COMPENSATION IN THE NEWS #7: WHEN LIFE SAVERS LOSE THEIR LIVES
A California Firefighter recently died when battling the State’s second largest wildfire, the Dixie Fire. While the individual who died was not identified, it would appear that he worked for CALFIRE and was an Assistant Fire Engine Operator with the Lassen National Forest. It was reported that he suffered from a previous illness. Foxnews.com What… Continue reading WORKERS’ COMPENSATION IN THE NEWS #7: WHEN LIFE SAVERS LOSE THEIR LIVES
FIREFIGHTERS AND THEIR MOST REPORTED CAUSE OF INJURY: OVEREXERTION, WORK INJURIES FOR SAFETY OFFICERS, AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Firefighters play a vital role in society. Each Firefighter represents a significant investment by a community. Therefore, there is significant study into how and why Firefighters are injured. Researchers use the term overexertion to describe mechanisms of injury. This type of research is important for Firefighters. When a Firefighter is injured and the mechanism of… Continue reading FIREFIGHTERS AND THEIR MOST REPORTED CAUSE OF INJURY: OVEREXERTION, WORK INJURIES FOR SAFETY OFFICERS, AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
WORKPLACE VIOLENCE AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Workplace Violence is a serious concern in California. Some of the most infamous workplace violence episodes have occurred in California. This includes the San Ysidro McDonalds shootings, the Piper Tech shootings, and the San Bernardino terrorist shootings. Not all workplace violence involves fatalities. There are many workplace violence events of a non-fatal variety. These violence… Continue reading WORKPLACE VIOLENCE AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
EXERTIONAL HEAT SYNDROME: HEATED WORK ENVIRONMENTS, WORK INJURIES AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Heat Exertion can produce serious injuries in the workplace. The medical condition is commonly known as Exertional Heat Illness (ESI.) Heat Illnesses are multi-causal. Human’s body temperatures can be elevated by a number of factors. First, there is the heat and humidity in the environment. Second, there is the clothing and equipment being used by… Continue reading EXERTIONAL HEAT SYNDROME: HEATED WORK ENVIRONMENTS, WORK INJURIES AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
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