Is Your Workplace OSHA Compliant?
Being OSHA compliant means adhering to all applicable regulations put forth by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). It helps keep employees safe from dangerous hazards and demonstrates business owners are concerned with workers’ well-being. OSHA was created with the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSH Act), within the Department of Labor. […]
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (08/02-08/08)
Millennials Hit with Biggest Increase In California Covid Cases Wednesday, August 4 (The Guardian) – Since early June, infections in young adults in California have jumped 554%, according to epidemiologist George Lemp. Millennials, or those between the ages of 18 and 34, had the highest climb in COVID-19 infections, while the next highest were those […]
How to Collect on a Judgment
How to collect on a judgment is usually the last thought on one’s mind while undergoing the ordeal of a grievous injury and subsequent lawsuit. The arduous journey of filing a personal injury claim, reaching a settlement, or going to court and winning a judgement consists of many challenges. If that’s not enough, collecting the […]
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (07/26-08/01)
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (07/26-08/01) New Pushes of Masks: Vaccines Highlight Urgent Battle to Slow Corona Virus Thursday, July 29 (Los Angeles Times) – State officials unveiled new rules this week, urging even fully vaccinated individuals to wear masks indoors while in pubic, as the coronavirus surge in California worsens. They are also […]
Can I claim Worker’s Comp for Getting COVID-19?
There have been many questions regarding whether essential workers can file for workers’ comp due to COVID-19 related issues. While the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 helps federal workers diagnosed with the disease to get coverage under the Federal Employees’ Compensation Act (FECA), each state has its own policy regarding workers’ compensation. The answer […]
Exploding e-Cigs? How to Handle a Vaping Personal Injury
Have you suffered from a exploding e-cig or vaping related injuries? Here’s what to do in a vaping personal injury lawsuit. The increased use of vaping devices, or e-cigarettes, has led to numerous personal injuries and several deaths. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported 2,807 hospitalizations due to vaping-related lung injuries as […]
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (08/16-08/22)
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (08/16-08/22) Raging Wildfires Linked to Thousands of COVID-19 Cases and Hundreds of Deaths in 2020, Study Says Tuesday, August 17 (USA Today) – Hundreds of thousands of people and billions of dollars in insured losses have resulted from the record-setting 2020 wildfire season. In addition, researchers at Harvard T.H. […]
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (07/12-07/18)
California Doctor Faces Federal Charges in Fake COVID-19 Vaccine Scheme Thursday, July 15 (CNN.com) – The U.S. Department of Justice announced that a licensed naturopathic doctor from Northern California was arrested Wednesday for running a fake COVID-19 immunization and vaccine card scheme. Juli A. Mazi, 41, is facing one charge of wire fraud and one […]
What To Do If You’re in a Bike Sharing Accident in California
Are the victim of a bike sharing accident? Bicycle accidents often involve severe injuries like skull fractures, spinal cord compression/tearing, and organ damage. As bike sharing programs have appeared in virtually every major city, the number of bike crashes has been on the rise. An accident involving a rental bicycle or your own bicycle is […]
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (06/28-07/04)
As Delta Variant Grows More Prevalent, L.A. County Reports Largest Daily Increase in Coronavirus Cases Since April Thursday, July 1 (KTLA 5) – On Thursday, Los Angeles County reported 506 new infections, the highest daily number since mid-April, while the number of delta variant cases reported doubled to 245. The variant accounted for 44% of […]