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Most businesses are required to obtain workers' compensation insurance. Companies pay premiums to workers' compensation insurance companies and, in exchange, benefits are supposed to be paid to workers who sustain injuries or illnesses while working on the job. But a recent story profiled by the Wall Street Journal has many wondering whether rightful benefits are really being paid. Travelers Cos., a large workers' company insurance carrie... Read More

Hot coffee, car fires, explosions and electrical accidents can lead to injuries that are unlike any other injury. Serious burn injuries from these types of accidents can cause emotional and physical scarring and disfigurement that can never be fully repaired. At the Irvine law firm of Bentley & More LLP, we represent burn injury victims suffering from second or third degree burns, inhalation injuries and other serious injuries caused by th... Read More

A California-based recycling plant is under scrutiny after a recent accident, which adds to the company's decade-long tally of safety hazards at the workplace. Last month, a propane tank on the worksite of the plant exploded; the tank crashed into a nearby vehicle where a man was taking a nap. The accident is one of many, as the recycling facility has been cited six times over the past 10 years for safety issues, including failure to train w... Read More

Workers in Irvine and across the state may suffer from a traumatic brain injury that they received as a result of a workplace accident. People who are employed in a number of different industries may become a victim of a slip-and-fall incident or have a falling object strike their head at any given moment. From mild concussions to severe brain damage, any type of traumatic brain injury can have serious, long-term consequences for workers. De... Read More

Sporting events are supposed to be enjoyable and exciting. Spectators fill the stands of an arena and cheer on their favorite athletes and teams. Unfortunately, if safety is overlooked in any capacity, enthusiastic fans could be injured while observing the sport. In early 2013, a lap crash at Daytona International Speedway resulted in injuries to at least 28 fans, according to NASCAR officials. The accident ensued when a race ca... Read More

When most people in Irvine think of physically grueling jobs, they may not think of nursing. However, this occupation takes an undeniable physical toll. Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that nurses suffer significantly higher rates of overexertion injuries than the majority of other professionals. In 2011, nursing professionals reported double the average rate of these serious workplace injuries. In 2010, the... Read More

An investigation by the California Department of Public Health into California nursing homes revealed that some nursing home residents may face an increased risk of improper medication through pharmacist mistake and prescription errors.Out of the 32 nursing homes investigated, over half had pharmacists who did not "red-flag" instances where residents inappropriately received powerful antipsychotic medications such as those used to treat schizo... Read More