by Law Office of Leslie S. Shaw, A.P.C. | Jul 13, 2020 | Workplace Illness
Many California residents work long hours or have irregular shifts, during which they may be exposed to more noise, chemicals and other hazards. On top of that, they may get insufficient sleep or experience frequently interrupted sleep. The body, with its circadian...
by Law Office of Leslie S. Shaw, A.P.C. | May 14, 2020 | Workplace Illness
Too many people equate workers’ compensation injuries with a single accident. Workers can get hurt tripping over broken tile or a box of materials falling on their heads or tearing a muscle attempting to lift an over-packed box. Unfortunately, single-accident injuries...
by Law Office of Leslie S. Shaw, A.P.C. | Jan 5, 2017 | Workplace Illness
Asbestos is a material that is used in a variety of products. While it is not found as prominently as it once was, the risk of being exposed to it while on the job is still fairly high in certain fields of employment. Unfortunately, long-term exposure can negatively...
by Law Office of Leslie S. Shaw, A.P.C. | Dec 9, 2016 | Workplace Illness
It is not uncommon for people to get sick as direct result of their jobs. A workplace illness can be a very serious thing, but proving one’s illness is work-related can be difficult. However, if it is possible, employees in California may be entitled to utilize...
by Law Office of Leslie S. Shaw, A.P.C. | Sep 16, 2016 | Workplace Illness
Employees in California and elsewhere may be exposed to a number of toxic substances while on the job. Toxic mold, for example, can be found in buildings that are not properly maintained, or through coming in contact with it by those offering remediation services...
by Law Office of Leslie S. Shaw, A.P.C. | Aug 18, 2016 | Workplace Illness
A lot of information is going around about the Zika virus. The rate at which it is spreading is constantly being relayed on the news, causing quite a bit of alarm. For those who work outdoors, whether in California or elsewhere, the Occupational Safety and Health...
by Law Office of Leslie S. Shaw, A.P.C. | Jun 6, 2016 | Workplace Illness
California employers are once again reminded of the dangers of extreme heat. Exposure to heat can cause a workplace illness that could be fatal. The California Division of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration said employers must not be complacent about...
by Law Office of Leslie S. Shaw, A.P.C. | May 22, 2016 | Workplace Illness
Although the California workers’ compensation system covers occupational injuries and illnesses, claiming benefits for the latter can be complicated. The primary reason may be the fact that a workplace injury is typically caused by an actual incident that can be...
by Law Office of Leslie S. Shaw, A.P.C. | May 12, 2016 | Workplace Illness
California workers who spend long hours working in the outdoors are exposed to more than just the danger of heat exhaustion. Another workplace illness outdoor workers will be exposed to this summer is infection by the Zika virus. This virus is borne by mosquitos and...
by Law Office of Leslie S. Shaw, A.P.C. | Aug 11, 2015 | Workplace Illness
California workers — especially those working outside — are extremely vulnerable during the summer months. Heat illness can be fatal, and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration reported that one worker has already lost his life to this workplace...
