San Diego - Los Angeles Workers' Compensation Blog

San Diego – Los Angeles Workers’ Compensation Blog

How do I stay safe when using scaffolding?

Working in construction is rewarding and dangerous at the same time. You never know when something will go wrong and you or a co-worker could suffer an injury. This is especially true when it comes to working on scaffolding. Scaffolding is a necessary piece of equipment for many projects. So, how do you stay safe when […]

On behalf of Mitchell Law Corporation

| June 29, 2018

Preventing burns at work in San Diego

On-The-Job Burn Injuries

Accidents in the workplace happen more often than they should. Most of the accidents are easily preventable. When you work in a setting where burn injuries are possible, you need to do everything you can to avoid these injuries. Here are some important tips for preventing burns at work in San Diego, California. One of […]

On behalf of Mitchell Law Corporation

| June 14, 2018

Preventing head, neck and back injuries at work

Head Neck & Back Injuries At Work

Thousands of people are injured each year on the job in San Diego, California. Many of those injuries can easily be prevented, especially when it comes to repetitive injuries. If you go to work each day in a job that doesn’t have many dangers, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting injured but it can […]

On behalf of Mitchell Law Corporation

| June 4, 2018

Explaining what happens when an employee dies at work

Wrongful Workplace Death

For the most part, a large number of companies in the state of California follow the laws governing safety and other regulations to protect employees. There are a handful of companies that try to skirt these laws in an effort to save money. Employees also do their best to follow these laws and the procedures […]

On behalf of Mitchell Law Corporation

| May 18, 2018

How do I stay safe at a roadway work zone?

Construction Accidents

The roads in California seem to always be under construction. They are also a very dangerous place because of all the congestion. Construction workers are at risk of getting injured or killed on the job each day they step foot in one of these work zones. Here are some important safety tips for roadway work […]

On behalf of Mitchell Law Corporation

| May 4, 2018

Construction workers and the high risk for back injuries

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As a California construction worker, your job requires you to lift, hold and carry heavy construction equipment and materials on a daily, often hourly, basis. Therefore, your back suffers constant strain, and this strain takes its toll over time. It may surprise you to learn that musculoskeletal disorders among construction workers account for a full […]

On behalf of Mitchell Law Corporation

| April 22, 2018

The process for filing workers’ comp claims in California

Workers' Compensation

As with any type of filing, there is a process you must follow in the state of California if you need to file a workers’ compensation claim. Suffering an injury on the job can put you in a difficult financial situation. The only way for some to climb out of this situation is by receiving […]

On behalf of Mitchell Law Corporation

| April 20, 2018

How to report a construction site accident in California

Construction Accidents

Accidents on construction sites are avoidable, but they also happen with even the best safety measures in place. When a construction site accident occurs in San Diego, it is important for all involved to report it as soon as possible. Reporting an accident is not something you should be afraid to do. It’s something that […]

On behalf of Mitchell Law Corporation

| April 3, 2018

3 parties that may be liable for road construction accidents

Construction Accidents

Road construction seems to be happening all over southern California. As frustrating as roadwork may be for residents and motorists in the area, it is important to recognize that construction workers are putting their lives on the line to perform these jobs. Whether crews are fixing potholes on residential roads or completely reconstructing part of […]

On behalf of Mitchell Law Corporation

| March 21, 2018

What is a traumatic brain injury?

Injuries

Workers in any industry can be at risk of having a heavy piece of equipment fall and hit them in the head or body. These common injuries can cause serious damage. One such type of injury is a traumatic brain injury (TBI). A TBI is typically the result of experiencing a violent blow or jolt to the […]

On behalf of Mitchell Law Corporation

| March 16, 2018

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