2 men killed when Union Pacific train collides with vehicle in Lancaster
A driver was killed and two Caltrans workers were injured when a car crashed on the 405 Freeway in Huntington Beach Thursday night. The crash occurred on the southbound side of the freeway near Beach Boulevard, California Highway Patrol Sgt. Michael Stoney said. Caltrans workers were in the process of setting up a planned closure […]
Fatal crash on 405 Freeway in Huntington Beach leaves 2 Caltrans workers injured
Two men in an SUV were killed Friday morning when their vehicle was struck by a Union Pacific train in Lancaster. The crash was reported about 5:15 a.m. near the intersection of West Avenue I and Sierra Highway, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department spokesperson Bartlett said. It was initially unclear how many people were killed […]
Repetitive Motion Work Injuries: What is Tendinitis?
Tendinitis is one of the most common repetitive motion injuries. The condition comes about as a result of doing the same motion over and over again on a daily basis without rest. Any worker, especially an office worker who uses a computer mouse and keyboard every day, can develop debilitating tendinitis. Depending on the severity, […]
What You Need to Know About the Workers’ Compensation Claim Process
What is Workers’ Compensation? Workers’ compensation is a type of insurance that employers must have in order to protect their workers and assets. It is a policy that is specific to injuries that occur on the job. In order for workers’ compensation to be given, the injury must happen during working hours or on the […]
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were approximately 2.8 million nonfatal workplace-related injuries reported in 2017. This equates to 2.8 cases for every 100 full-time employees in the United States. In addition to reported workplace injuries, 50,000 workers are killed on the job every year. Any employee can suffer an injury in almost […]
Back and Neck Injury at Work: Worker’s Compensation
Those who are injured as a result of performing their work duties are often eligible to receive worker’s compensation benefits. Because there are certain requirements that must be met, it can be advisable for those suffering from such an injury to obtain the services of an attorney who has knowledge and experience in worker’s compensation, […]
Pedestrian Accident and Personal Injury: Nantha & Associates
Pedestrian accidents are much more common than many people think, especially when it comes to personal injury. Although it is often assumed that pedestrians are safer than those driving a vehicle, accidents still occur quite frequently, especially in larger cities such as Los Angeles. As a driver or pedestrian, you could be compensated heavily for […]
Injuries on a construction site are more common than most people might think. Heavy equipment, dangerous materials and constant labor rotations all play a part in the number of construction accidents that occur each year. There are various medical and financial issues that come with construction accidents, but when do you actually need a lawyer? […]
Summer is a time for sun, surf and enjoying yourself on the water. In California especially, boating is one of the most popular pastimes during the summer months. However, unlimited access to California’s ocean and lakes can often lead to serious water-related injuries such as boating accidents. If you or someone you know has been […]
"Making a false or fraudulent workers' compensation claim is a felony subject to up to 5 years in prison or a fine of up to $50,000 or double the value of the fraud, whichever is greater, or by both imprisonment and fine."
