Category: Personal Injury
Suffering a broken arm due to an accident can lead to significant physical, emotional, and financial burdens. How much compensation can you…
A personal injury lawsuit in California generally takes anywhere from a few months to multiple years, depending on factors like case complexity,…
Curious about how much does a personal injury lawyer cost in San Jose? Typically, in California, personal injury lawyers charge a contingency fee of…
Post-Bite Infection Prevention
A dog bite—or a bite from another type of domesticated animal—is considered a personal injury. If you sustained…
Choosing an Ergonomic Computer Mouse
Some work-related injuries can cause painful symptoms that linger for months or even years, such as repetitive…
Bay Area Bicyclists: Are You Following These Safety Rules?
Bicycling may be eco-friendly and good exercise, but it can also be dangerous. In the…
Types of Repetitive Motion Injuries
Some workplace injuries develop gradually over time, including carpal tunnel syndrome, bursitis, and…
Farmworkers Sickened by Pesticides
Among all workers in the U.S., farmworkers are most likely to be hurt at work, either through physical injuries…
I Wasn’t Wearing a Seat Belt. Can I Still File an Injury Claim?
After being involved in a personal injury incident such as a car accident, your…
What to Do If Your Workplace Is to Blame for Your Respiratory Problem
Occupational respiratory disease is a common type of workplace injury found…
Cutting Computer Eyestrain
Workplace injuries do not always involve sudden, traumatic health problems like fractures. Some workplace injuries…
Steps to Take When Conditions Are Unsafe in Your Workplace
Federal and state laws protect workers from being exposed to unsafe conditions in the…
What Is the Best Way to Sit at Work to Avoid Back Pain?
Workplace injuries do not always involve major accidents. If you’ve been hurt at work in…
What to Do If Your Work Makes You Sick
You may already know that if you suffer an accident at work that causes injuries, you can file for workers’…
Staying Safe at Your Desk Job
Although jobs like law enforcement, firefighting, and construction are among the riskiest, office workers are not…
Is Sitting the New Smoking?
Employees who sustain workplace injuries in San Jose often suffer from repetitive strain injuries, fractures, or even…
A Guide to Filing a Workers’ Compensation Claim for Agricultural Workers
California law extends workers’ compensation protection to agricultural…
Understanding the Role of Utilization Reviews in Workers’ Comp Cases
In California, all employers or their workers’ compensation claims…
Why a Poor Economy Increases Stress in the Workplace
When the economy is performing poorly, employers often look for ways to cut operating costs.…
Trust the Attorneys at Scher, Bassett & Hames
If you have been injured in an accident or while on the job, you are entitled to compensation. At…