Encino Law Blog
Traumatic brain injury patients can face a long road to recovery
If you were injured in an auto accident that was caused by a negligent driver, you can face many obstacles in the weeks and months after the collision. A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can complicate your recovery and make it far more challenging. Even a mild concussion...
Three compensation options after suffering injuries in a crash
A severe personal injury can affect a victim’s life in so many ways. First, there is the injury itself, which often means a long and difficult recovery. Second, most injury victims must take time off from their jobs, which can mean significant financial hardships in...
What constitutes wrongful termination for a California worker?
California has a relatively high cost of living when compared with other states, which means that losing your job in California can prevent a much more serious and immediate hardship. There are situations in which an employer has the right to terminate their workers,...
How to lower the chances of a ladder fall
Ladders have a reputation for risk on the job. Anything that takes you off of a level surface and increases the distance between you and the ground is going to increase your risk. The higher a fall is, the greater the chances for serious injury. But it is the fall...
You should almost always stop at a yellow light
If you have ever thought that a yellow light gave you a choice -- hit the brakes and stop or speed up and try to make it through -- you’re thinking of it in a way that was never intended. The yellow light isn’t a choice. It’s a warning. As such, you should almost...
The dangers of working in confined spaces
Some jobs, by their very nature, pose a high risk to the health and safety of workers. Among them is working in a confined space. While the dangers are significant, the steps to protect workers are simple. Employees must recognize and address potential perils. What...
Hurt by a third-party subcontractor? You may have a claim
As a worker on a construction crew, you expect your coworkers to take the right steps to keep your crew safe. You all trained together and know the steps that are necessary to create a safe and healthy work environment. The same cannot be said about the third-party...
Seek help if you could have a pneumothorax following a wreck
You knew that you were in trouble when you saw a semi heading toward you in your lane. You tried to maneuver out of the way, but you weren’t able to get far before the impact. The driver never looked up the entire time he was headed toward you, and that is the one...
Did you have a car accident? Or did someone crash into you?
A recent study suggests that changing the language used in reporting vehicle accidents could help reduce the number of accidents that happen overall by making the issue much more personal. The study suggests that using terms such as “vehicle accident,” or “car...
Protections for surviving family after a workplace fatality
Workers in a broad range of different industries experience significant risks on the job. Factory workers have to deal with the dangers of heavy machinery, as well as potential chemical exposure. Hospital workers may hurt themselves lifting patients or wind up exposed...
