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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

The construction industry has earned a reputation as one of the most dangerous ones in the U.S., given its high rate of injuries and deaths. In 2014, construction workers were the victims of one-fifth of all fatal work-related accidents, according to data from the Occupational Safety & Health Administration. Tragically, over half of these incidents occurred due to widely recognized dangers. Consequently, it's critical for construction work... Read More

The workplace has evolved over the last few decades. From a place that focused on agriculture to one that focuses on industry, these changes have led to the use of large and complex machines. Although these machines allow for the mass production of goods at a minimal cost, they also can lead to dangerous situations for workers. A recent article in the Occupational Health & Safety magazine discusses the changes that have occurred in th... Read More

The purpose of workers' compensation benefits is to ensure that both replacement wages and medical care are available to those who are injured on the job. And while most people might be familiar with construction workers, teachers and truck drivers filing for benefits, a new group of workers are beginning to take advantage of the system: former players in the National Football League. WORKERS' COMP CLAIMS: AN ALTERNATIVE TO CONCUSSION LAWSU... Read More

In a given year, thousands of people in Irvine and other parts of California suffer injuries in the course of their jobs.  In 2014, the last year with available data, over 431,000 workers in the state sustained occupational injuries, according to data from the California Department of Industrial Relations.  With unreported incidents factored in, the total number of injuries may have been even greater. In many cases the victims of these jo... Read More