Delivery Driver Christmas Rush Injuries: Workers’ Comp VS Lawsuits

In California, injured delivery drivers typically have two possible legal paths: Workers’ compensation applies when an employee is injured on the job, regardless of fault. A third-party lawsuit may apply when someone outside the employer causes the injury. In certain...

Is It A Workers’ Comp Claim If I Get Injured At A Company Christmas Party?

A company Christmas party injury can qualify as a workers’ compensation claim in California, but only when the event connects closely to your job. Coverage is more likely when your employer sponsors the party, expects attendance, controls activities, or gains...

[07-13-2025] Los Angeles County, CA – Employee Killed in Industrial Accident at Burrito Factory in Vernon

An employee was killed in an industrial accident at a burrito factory in Vernon on Sunday night, July 13, 2025. According to the Los Angeles County Fire Department, personnel responded around 9:30 p.m. to a report of a fire at...

[07-01-2025] Yolo County, CA – Fireworks Facility Explosion in Esparto Leaves One Dead, Multiple Missing

A deadly explosion at a fireworks facility in Esparto, Yolo County, on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, left at least one person dead and several others missing. The blast occurred around 6:00 p.m. at a facility operated by Devastating Pyrotechnics near...

[05-22-2025] Sonoma County, CA – Two Workers Injured After Mobile Home Collapses in Santa Rosa

Two workers sustained injuries, including one in critical condition, after being trapped beneath a collapsed mobile home in Santa Rosa on Thursday afternoon, May 22, 2025. According to the Santa Rosa Fire Department, fire crews were dispatched at approximately 1:52...

[05-07-2025] Riverside County, CA – Maintenance Worker Killed After Falling Into Vault at Desert Springs Villas in Palm Desert

A maintenance worker died after falling into a vault at Marriott’s Desert Springs Villas in the 1000 block of Pinehurst Lane in Palm Desert on Wednesday morning, May 7, 2025. According to the Riverside Couwornty Fire Department, the incident was...

[05-05-2025] Contra Costa County, CA – Construction Worker Killed in Paving Accident in Brentwood

A construction worker was killed during a paving operation in Brentwood on Monday afternoon, May 5, 2025. According to Brentwood Police Lieutenant Miguel Aguilar, the incident occurred at approximately 3:30 p.m. at Dainty Avenue and Walnut Boulevard. The identity of...

[04-22-2025] Los Angeles County, CA – Construction Worker Killed in Workplace Accident at Valencia Job Site

A construction worker was killed in a workplace accident at a construction site in Valencia, Santa Clarita, on Tuesday afternoon, April 22, 2025. According to the California Highway Patrol, the incident occurred at approximately 12:36 p.m. in the industrial area...

[04-11-2025] Riverside County, CA – Ammonia Leak at Cold-Storage Warehouse Sends Eight Workers to Hospital in Riverside

Eight employees were hospitalized and nine others were exposed following an ammonia leak at a cold-storage warehouse in Riverside on Friday morning, April 11, 2025. According to the Riverside Fire Department, the incident occurred just before 6:00 a.m. at Lineage...

[04-03-2025] Sonoma County, CA – Forklift Operator Killed After Being Crushed by Pallet of Wine at Windsor Storage Facility

A forklift operator was killed after being crushed by a pallet of wine at a wine storage facility located in the 1000 block of Shiloh Road in Windsor, Sonoma County, on Thursday afternoon, April 3, 2025. According to Windsor Police...

[04-02-2025] Contra Costa County, CA – Worker Injured in Fire at Martinez Refining Company During Refueling Operation

A worker sustained injuries after a fire broke out at the Martinez Refining Company during a refueling operation in Contra Costa County, on Wednesday night, April 2, 2025. According to refinery officials, the incident occurred around 7:50 p.m. when a...

What Is The Difference Between A Workers’ Compensation Claim And A Personal Injury Lawsuit?

When injured on the job, employees often face challenging questions about their future. They might ask: Who will cover my medical expenses? How long will I be unable to work? Will I be able to recover lost wages? Workers’ compensation...

[03-21-2025] Orange County, CA – Construction Worker Killed in Crash on 91 Freeway in Buena Park

A construction worker was killed after being struck by a pickup truck on the westbound 91 Freeway near Beach Boulevard in Buena Park early Friday morning, March 21, 2025. According to the California Highway Patrol, the incident occurred just before...

[01-09-2025] Alameda County, CA – One Killed After Work-Related Accident in Oakland’s Pill Hill Neighborhood

One person was killed in a work-related accident in Oakland’s Pill Hill neighborhood on Thursday morning, January 9, 2025. According to the Oakland Police Department, the incident occurred shortly before 11:00 a.m. in the 400 block of 30th Street. Responding...

Who Decides What Work I Can Do During A Worker’s Compensation Claim?

Recovering from a workplace injury isn’t just a waiting game; it’s a pivotal journey back into your professional life. From the moment an injury occurs, the path to resuming work is fraught with physical challenges and bureaucratic hurdles. Swift and...

Arash Law Secures Potential Record $11.25 Million Workers’ Compensation Settlement

Arash Law Secures Potential Record $11.25 Million Workers’ Compensation Settlement Arash Law is pleased to share that attorney Tina Esghiegh recently secured an $11.25 million workers’ compensation settlement on behalf of a severely injured construction worker. In 2018, Salvador Ramirez...

An Undocumented Worker’s Guide to California Workers’ Comp Rights

Table of Contents There are millions of undocumented workers in the United States. When an undocumented worker is hurt while on the job, they may have the right to pursue workers’ compensation benefits. This is true even though the injured...

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