Sharing the busy California highways with commercial vehicles can be dangerous. When passenger cars are involved in truck accidents, the occupants of the cars often suffer catastrophic injuries or worse. One such an accident caused the death of the driver of a car on...
Month: December 2017
What are third-party claims for workplace accidents?
When you sustain an injury while on the job, you usually handle the matter through a workers' compensation claim. Your employer is responsible for your safety at work and therefore financially accountable when an accident causes you bodily harm.Sometimes, you also...
Fighting wildfires may lead to multiple workplace accidents
Devastating wildfires in California threaten the lives of countless residents. Thousands of firefighters battle the blaze around the clock to contain the rapidly expanding Thomas fire and save lives. Unfortunately, with the variety of threats to which firefighters are...
Car accidents: Freak crash between 2 vehicles kills pedestrian
Losing a loved one at this time of the year when most people are excitedly anticipating the holidays can be traumatic because it may mar the holiday seasons of years to come. One family was recently dealt such a blow when a freak accident killed a pedestrian in...
3 things you should know about seasonal employment
Retailers and other businesses often hire temporary staff who can help during the busy seasons. These positions are often seasonal and end after a few months, but the short length of your employment does not mean your rights as an employee are any lesser. If you are...
Employee rights: Judge enforces 2016 judgment for wage theft
Students nationwide, including in California, take on jobs as servers in restaurants to increase their incomes. Sadly, many establishments violate the employee rights of the students by withholding overtime money and tips. A workers' rights group in another state...