San Diego - Los Angeles Workers' Compensation Blog

San Diego – Los Angeles Workers’ Compensation Blog

Exploding tire kills worker at John Wayne Airport

A worker at California’s John Wayne Airport has passed away after being fatally injured by an exploding tire. The incident happened right around 11:30 p.m., on Tuesday, Feb. 19. Two workers were actually at the site, working to repair a giant tire. It was allegedly about four feet tall. It was not an aircraft tire, […]

On behalf of Mitchell Law Corporation

| February 21, 2019

Tips for helping a burn heal

On-The-Job Burn Injuries

If you suffer a serious burn on the job, get medical treatment quickly. Do not simply try to treat it yourself. You need to have a doctor analyze it and tell you about the best course of action for complete healing. You also need documentation of the injury and your treatment for the sake of […]

On behalf of Mitchell Law Corporation

| February 8, 2019

We think we know why your workers’ compensation claim was denied

Delayed/Denied Workers' Comp Claims

Is your workers’ compensation claim taking forever to gain an approval? Has it flat-out been denied? We think we know why — and we may be able to help you overcome the problem. There are some fairly common reasons that a workers’ comp claim can be denied. No matter how valid your injury, no matter […]

On behalf of Mitchell Law Corporation

| January 25, 2019

Workers’ comp could get denied if you never got treatment

Delayed/Denied Workers' Comp Claims

If you get hurt on the job, go get medical treatment. Do it as soon as possible. Don’t try to tough it out. Don’t put it off. Just go get the treatment that you need. The first reason for this, of course, is that you don’t know the scope of the injury. It could be […]

On behalf of Mitchell Law Corporation

| January 11, 2019

Plywood falls on construction worker, killing him

Wrongful Workplace Death

Tragically, a man has been killed in California after an accident on a construction site. The incident happened in San Rafael on Tuesday, Sept. 18. According to the reports, the man had arrived at the job site and was sitting near the piece of plywood. It is unclear exactly what he was doing, but it […]

On behalf of Mitchell Law Corporation

| January 4, 2019

Let’s be honest about ladder falls

Construction Accidents

If a co-worker expresses concerns about the safety of a ladder or mentions worrying about on-site injuries from a fall, do you really take it seriously? Even safety-minded individuals often overlook these risks. We’re just so accustomed to using ladders every day that it seems very safe. It can be safe, but the reality is […]

On behalf of Mitchell Law Corporation

| December 27, 2018

California often treats small farms differently than other states

Wrongful Workplace Death

Worker safety on small farms is something of a point of contention in the United States. While other types of businesses have to answer to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Congress determined decades ago that the same oversight should not apply to these small farming operations. They’re often family-run farms, though they may […]

On behalf of Mitchell Law Corporation

| December 11, 2018

How do you know if you threw out your back?

Head Neck & Back Injuries At Work

Suffering a back injury at work can lead to extensive medical treatment and could even change the course of your career. One potential issue you face is throwing your back out while simply trying to perform the duties associated with your employment. How do you know if that is what you’ve done? The first thing […]

On behalf of Mitchell Law Corporation

| November 30, 2018

Why steam burns can be worse than water burns

On-The-Job Burn Injuries

Coming in contact with boiling water or scalding steam puts you in serious danger of suffering significant burns. In some occupations, this is a constant threat and something that all workers must be aware of. You may have heard that even when steam and water are technically the same temperature, steam can cause worse burns. […]

On behalf of Mitchell Law Corporation

| November 14, 2018

Tips for moving forward after a spouse passes away

Wrongful Workplace Death

Losing a spouse in a tragic workplace accident is something no one expects, but thousands of families go through it every year. If it happens to you, it is important to know how to move forward with your life. This is difficult. Expect it to take time. That’s all right. One key thing to keep […]

On behalf of Mitchell Law Corporation

| November 2, 2018

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