Waze, a popular navigation app for drivers, could alert law enforcement and other first responders about car accidents well before traditional methods — and contribute to more positive outcomes in the process. The collaborative GPS and traffic-alert app collects data from users to build more accurate reports about road conditions. While using Waze, drivers can report car accidents, objects in the ...
The aftermath of a car accident (in a fault state like California) usually involves filing a claim with the other driver’s insurance company, and then evaluating the details of the crash to determine who was responsible. Often, the parties involved in the accident will negotiate to outline the terms of compensation, and if there is a dispute, the case will move to trial. Allotting compensation ...
When people get injured because of a car accident, slip and fall, or anything else, they have to file an insurance claim to receive benefits. This process is relatively straightforward, but because so few people have experience with it, it can feel like a daunting task. If you’re suffering financially, this can add additional stress to the experience. In this article, we’ll briefly discuss what ...
Why do we have leap years? Every four years, an extra day is added at the end of February, which helps us remedy the disparity of the Gregorian calendar. To give a little background to the disparity, a complete orbit of the earth around the sun takes exactly 365.24219 days to complete, but the Gregorian calendar uses 365 days which means our calendar is out by around a quarter of a day a year. To ...
Many people who have suffered a workplace injury face the prospect of being out for work for an extended period of time. This time could lead to a long period of other challenges including loss of income, inability to pay bills, prolonged periods of pain, anxiety, and the inability to pay bills. One of the big problems that isn’t always discussed is the onslaught of feeling depressed. If you work ...
February 4 is World Cancer Day, an international day marked on February 4 to help raise awareness of the disease and encourage its prevention, detection, and treatment. With cancer staking center stage on social media the past month due to notable individuals who succumbed to the disease, many individuals and corporations have expressed their support to eradicating the disease and encouraging ...
Fatal Accidents Among Workers in California in 2017 Unfortunately, workers in the state of California experienced approximately 25 work-related deaths last year. These deaths occurred for reasons ranging from criminal activity at the work site to freak accidents and heavy machinery. In 2017, deaths among workers were as follows: Death due to falling tree limb Death due to fatal crushing by tractor ...
According to the 2016 Liberty Mutual Workplace Safety Index, the most disabling, nonfatal workplace injuries amounted to nearly $62 billion in direct U.S. workers compensation costs. This translates into more than $1billion per week spent by businesses on these injuries. Workplace injuries and accidents that cause employees to miss six or more days of work cost U.S. employers nearly $62 billion in ...
We know that sometimes the tough legal questions can’t wait until most attorneys return your call or schedule a meeting with you. Even if you’re not sure if you have a case, we’re happy to speak to you. For many years we have been fighting for people that have been injured by the negligent, reckless and careless conduct of others and have recovered tens of millions for people like you. CALL US! ...
According to the 2016 Liberty Mutual Workplace Safety Index, the most disabling, nonfatal workplace injuries amounted to nearly $62 billion in direct U.S. workers compensation costs. This translates into more than $1billion per week spent by businesses on these injuries. Workplace injuries and accidents that cause employees to miss six or more days of work cost U.S. employers nearly $62 billion in ...
We know that sometimes the tough legal questions can’t wait until most attorneys return your call or schedule a meeting with you. Even if you’re not sure if you have a case, we’re happy to speak to you. For many years we have been fighting for people that have been injured by the negligent, reckless and careless conduct of others and have recovered tens of millions for people like you. CALL US! ...
Many employees mistakenly believe that workers’ compensation claims can only come from single traumatic accidents in the workplace. However, given that many workers experience multiple injuries due to repeated harm and stress, workers’ compensation can sometimes be awarded for employees who develop various painful issues over time. Pursuing Workers’ Compensation for Cumulative Trauma Disorder ...
One of the most common and most debilitating workplace injuries is not caused by one catastrophic event but hours upon hours of repetitive motions instead. Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), a cumulative trauma disorder, affects millions of Americans each year. While the causes may vary, the general consensus is that carpal tunnel syndrome most often affects workers who perform intricate manual tasks ...
According to the 2016 Liberty Mutual Workplace Safety Index, the most disabling, nonfatal workplace injuries amounted to nearly $62 billion in direct U.S. workers compensation costs. This translates into more than $1billion per week spent by businesses on these injuries. Workplace injuries and accidents that cause employees to miss six or more days of work cost U.S. employers nearly $62 billion in ...
Many employers like to say that they are always doing what they can to take care of their workers after an on-the-job injury, but evidence can reveal an opposite relationship. Rather than accepting workers’ compensation claims forthright, some employers will deny them outright. The behavior leaves many injured employees asking why, and the answers often leave them feeling frustrated. Reasons ...
Palo Alto Tunnel Worker Killed by Another Worker Driving a Bobcat On Thursday, July 12, 2018, a construction worker was killed in a deadly accident at Crossroads Community Church on Middlefield Road in Palo Alto, CA. The tunnel worker was reportedly killed while another worker was repaving the parking lot and ran over him with a Bobcat vehicle. Unfortunately, fatalities like this are all too ...
Humphrey & Associates is pleased to announce that Firm Founder Kevin Humphrey, Esq. has been selected for inclusion to Lawyers of Distinction, a professional legal organization that distinguishes the most respected and accomplished attorneys in the country. Membership in Lawyers of Distinction is a significant achievement, and one that places Mr. Humphrey among the top 10% of attorneys in the U.S. ...
A pair of recently passed laws will strengthen existing workers’ compensation reforms in California by reducing treatment delays and strengthening anti-fraud efforts. At their core, SB 1160 and AB 1244 are designed to improve worker benefits and to help control employer costs. SB 1160 requires that liens filed against workers’ compensation claims are verified and filed by the lien holder while ...
Construction sites, factories, and warehouses are filled with equipment that helps workers do their jobs. When this equipment fails, the results can be catastrophic. Unfortunately, everyday employees are usually the ones that suffer from these serious consequences. Fortunately, they do not have to do it alone. With serious ailments and without their regular income, injured employees and their ...
National Fire Protection Association Reports Thousands of Firefighter Injuries Annually Firefighters put in long hours and an exceptional amount of physical effort to keep us safe and snuff out dangerous fires. If you are a Southern California firefighter, you know that even putting out a relatively small fire can lead to serious physical injuries. Of the 62,085 firefighter injuries recorded by ...
When firefighters are sent to the fireground, they put themselves at a significant risk for injury in order to put out fires and protect people in the surrounding areas. Being on the fireground requires constant situational awareness, attention to detail, and a commitment to maintaining personal and collective safety. However, even when firefighters follow their safety training to a tee, injuries ...
Being injured on the job is a very stressful experience, especially if you are unable to work or perform everyday activities. If you are in the middle of a workers' compensation claim, it is important to understand that there are a variety of factors that can impact your claim. In the past, some companies would hire investigators to follow employees who claimed they were injured to gather evidence ...
Workplace injuries are best avoided in one way: prevention. Both employers and employees need to be aware of their responsibilities in the workplace in order to avoid the pain and suffering of an injury or accident. While our trusted workers’ compensation lawyers of Humphrey & Associates will do everything possible to help you following your injury, we don’t want you to be put this position at ...
Having your Social Security disability application denied can be a frustrating experience, especially if you don’t understand the reasons for your denial. This confusion often stems from a lack of familiarity with terms used by the Social Security Administration (SSA). Technical Denials of Social Security Disability Applications “Technical denial” is one such term. If you are barred from receiving ...
Factors that May Decrease Your Likelihood of Approval If this is your first application for Social Security disability benefits, you are unlikely to be approved. Given recent budget cuts by the federal government and current economic unpredictability, the Social Security Administration denies more than 70 percent of initial applications. In addition to being a first-time SSD applicant, the ...
Construction sites, factories, and warehouses are filled with equipment that helps workers do their jobs. When this equipment fails, the results can be catastrophic. Unfortunately, everyday employees are usually the ones that suffer from these serious consequences. Fortunately, they do not have to do it alone. With serious ailments and without their regular income, injured employees and their ...
In the United States, approximately 40,000 people are hospitalized with burn injuries each year. These burns occur mainly in the home and the workplace and are most prevalent among adult women and children. Nevertheless, adult men are most likely to be burned in occupational settings. The bottom line: everyone is susceptible to burn injuries! Types of Workplace-Related Burns Whether you work in a ...
Starting a new job is an exciting time, but in some roles, recently-hired employees are not entitled to some of the same benefits as their coworkers. During a “probationary period” — typically the first 30, 60, or 90 days of employment — a worker may not be considered “fully” employed. This status denies new employees the right to receive some benefits, such as health insurance or vacation time. ...
Choosing the Right Doctor After Sustaining a Work-Related Injury Selecting a good doctor is perhaps the most important decision you will make during your workers’ compensation case. In some cases, you may not have much of a say as to who evaluates and treats your work-related injuries or illnesses. However, when possible, it is essential to your well-being that you thoughtfully select a doctor, ...
Workers’ Compensation and Mental Illness Mental health conditions are recognized as legitimate injuries. You may be able to recover workers’ compensation benefits if you have developed a mental health condition as a result of your work environment, job-related responsibilities, or a harmful workplace incident. Should this happen to you, you must take action right away by talking to your physician ...
Who Is Responsible if a Coworker Hurts Me? Sometimes relationships between coworkers go sour, to the point that one deliberately hurts another. This can occur in somewhat hidden ways, such as attempting to trip someone or failing to exercise the same level of care around them, and it can also take the form of outright malicious violence. Regardless of whether your coworker went out of their way to ...
It is an unfortunate fact that severe injury and death are occupational hazards in some industries. Equipment accidents, chemical exposure, and vehicle collisions are work-related conditions that can result in death. In these cases, the victim’s family members may be able to recover benefits through the employer’s workers’ compensation insurance policy. Who Qualifies for Workers’ Compensation ...
The death of a loved one is always a painful and unfortunate experience, especially when you know that the incident could have been prevented. The purpose is to compensate the victim’s family members who will suffer financial and emotional hardship as a result of losing a loved one. When someone dies due to the fault of another person or entity, the survivors may be able to bring a wrongful death ...
