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By: John A. Montevideo and Michael K. Teiman Workplace injuries are all too common in California. While on the decline since 1999, 2018 and 2019 saw a rise in fatal workplace injuries to well over one fatality a day (422 fatalities in 2018 and 451 in 2019). (California Department of Industrial Relations, Division of Occupational…
Spinal cord injuries occur in a wide variety of ways, but there are certain common causes that lead to these injuries more often than others. When we examine information available from the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center (NSCISC), we can see that the top five causes of these injuries since 2015 include vehicle accidents,…
When a person sustains an injury caused by the negligence of another individual, business, or entity, they will likely be able to recover compensation for their losses. This compensation is meant to pay for expenses arising as a result of the injury. However, will a personal injury settlement or jury verdict be taxable by the…
Brain injuries that occur in the workplace can lead to significant long-lasting disabilities for employees. There are a variety of ways that brain injuries can occur in a workplace in California. Here, we want to review how these injuries most often occur, as well as whether or not individuals will be able to recover compensation…
Slip and fall accidents are not uncommon, but they can lead to significant injuries that cause long-lasting issues for victims. Unfortunately, these incidents are often caused by the careless or negligent actions of property owners, but determining liability can be tough. Here, we want to discuss the possible viable parties after a slip and fall…
History of Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Between at least 1957 and 1987, residents of Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune were unknowingly exposed to colorless, toxic chemicals. Sources conflict on the chemicals’ origin, but Camp Lejeune’s drinking water contained trichloroethylene, perchloroethylene, and other volatile organic compounds. These chemicals are often used in dry-cleaning machines, as industrial…