Recent Blog Posts
California a Heavy User of Opiods for Injured Workers
Injured workers may be overprescribed with narcotics, leading to addiction and other problems. California a heavy user of opiods for injured workers: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2709720
California Legislator Calls For Investigation Into Employee Security At LAX
Concerns about possible shortcuts and expense-cutting steps may have contributed toward airport work turning unnecessarily hazardous. California Legislator Calls For Investigation Into Employee Security At LAX: http://www.insurangle.com/california-legislator-calls-for-investigation-into-employee-security-at-lax.html
California moves toward testing boaters for operator’s card
Gov. Jerry Brown signed a new law, SB941, that requires boaters to pass a safety course and written test. It will be phased in over the next 10 years with the first licenses issued in 2018. California moves toward testing boaters for operator’s card: http://www.sfgate.com/outdoors/article/California-moves-toward-testing-boaters-for-5800454.php
Novato, Insurer Others Settle Suit Over California Girl Killed By SUV
This SUV driver’s employer, along with another defendant, will pay $800,000 as part of the settlement. Novato, Insurer Others Settle Suit Over California Girl Killed By SUV: http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/west/2014/10/02/342504.htm
California Aviation Company Cited in Worker Fatality
California Aviation company cited for worker fatality; it was determined that safety policy on the operation of tow tractors in and around LAX did not require the use of safety belts in certain areas of the airport. California Aviation Company Cited in Worker Fatality: https://www.osha.gov/fatalities
Using Camera Drones in Some Routine Police Work Would Greatly Benefit Taxpayers
Diagrams from camera drones are used by the courts and insurance companies. In some cases, people are charged with serious crimes such as Murder and Manslaughter. Defense lawyers can be counted upon argue that the diagrams are inaccurate or misleading in order to win freedom for their clients. Using Camera Drones in Some Routine… Read More »
CAAA Reacts to WCAB’s “Dubon 2” Decision
It’s no wonder injured workers wait so long for treatment and cases take much longer to conclude! CAAA Reacts to WCAB’s “Dubon 2” Decision: https://www.caaa.org/index.cfm?pg=ReleaseDubonII
Back Injuries Account for 26 Percent of Workers’ Comp Payments in California
(tags……..Workers Comp Lawyer, Workers Compensation lawyer, Inland Empire Workers Comp Lawyer, Inland Empire Workers Compensation lawyer, Upland Workers Comp Lawyer, Upland Workers Compensation lawyer, Back injuries have contributed to more than one-quarter of workers compensation losses in California during the past decade, according to a report released Tuesday by the California Workers’ Compensation Institute. Back injuries… Read More »
Affordable Estate Planning Lawyer Serving Orange County
If you’ve been searching for an affordable estate planning attorney in Orange County, you may have been quoted the “Orange County Markup” for a Will, Living Trust or Advanced Health Care Directive. I’ve been an estate planning attorney for over 25 Years, and although located in Upland, my office is really only 25-45 minutes… Read More »
If You Claim Workers’ Compensation Can You Sue Anyone Else?
If you are injured on the job, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation. Workers’ compensation ensures that you are not left without means of support after a workplace accident. Workers’ compensation is your exclusive remedy against your employer– this means you cannot sue your employer in addition to (or instead of) your worker’s… Read More »
