Janitor Awarded $193,000 for Asbestos Damage
When an employee reports that they are in danger at their workplace, they should be able to report that fact without any danger of repercussions. This was not the case at Annapolis High School when a...
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OSHA (Finally) Stepping Up Their Fines
For the past quarter century, fines handed down by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) have not increased one cent. So, companies who violate federal mandates would may the same...
View ArticleBig-Rig, Motorcycle Accident Under Police Investigation
A two-vehicle accident involving a motorcycle and a big rig at a San Bernardino intersection in the early hours on Tuesday morning has left one person injured. According to police investigators, a blue...
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The Safety Procedures of Truck Drivers
Semi trucks are multi-ton, monstrous behemoths that have come to dominate California’s highways and byways. From the ways some truck drivers operate their vehicles, it may seem like they do whatever...
View ArticleSeven Injured After Crash on State Route 46
Seven people have been hurt after a crash involving a tractor-trailer on SR-46 near Paso Robles. According to the California Highway Patrol, at approximately 3:42 a.m., the Peterbilt rig was being...
View ArticleOne Dead After Semi-Truck, Vehicle Accident
One person is dead after a two-vehicle accident that happened on the 60 Freeway in Hacienda Heights early Thursday morning. This time it involved a semi-truck and a passenger vehicle. According to...
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The Long-Term Effects of Childhood Brain Injuries
When we think of risk-takers, the common imagery is businessmen or stock brokers making decisions that could potentially be financially irresponsible. However, the biggest risk-takers are, without a...
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How Your Body Is Affected by a Car Crash
There you are, driving down the 101, rockin’ out with your windows down. Just like every day, traffic in front of you has slowed to a crawl, so you slow down, too. Unfortunately, the driver behind you...
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The Most Common Causes of Boating Accidents
Though California is in the midst of a years-long drought, boating is one of the most popular pastimes in the state. The Pacific Ocean is at our doorstep, and lakes around San Luis Obispo offer boating...
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Staying Safe During Back-to-School Season
Despite what the weatherman may say, summer is coming to a close, and students all around California are preparing to go back to school — if they aren’t back already. Whether you’re elated to finally...
View ArticleMorgann Cooper Wins Brain Injury Caregivers Scholarship
Ernst Law Group is proud to award Morgann Cooper with the 2016 Brain Injury Caregivers Scholarship, worth $1,000. In 2013, Morgann’s life changed forever. Her sister, Sara, was riding down the road...
View ArticleDealing with Elder Abuse
As our loved ones get older, it often becomes clear that they need help to complete everyday tasks. Sometimes it’s as simple as having an in-home nurse who can assist with medication, cleaning,...
View ArticleFamily of Sandra Bland Settles Wrongful Death Lawsuit
In July of 2015, Sandra Bland was pulled over for failing to use her turn signal. The encounter soon escalated, and the police officer who pulled her over alleged she assaulted him. He used this reason...
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Understanding the Rights of Seasonal Workers
Though the heat may not really subside too much as autumn finally comes around in San Luis Obispo, we do enjoy many of the pleasures this season brings. Pumpkin spice takes over, and holidays come more...
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Safety Tips for Truck Drivers
Semi-trucks. 18-wheelers. Big rigs. Whatever you call them, they are usually the biggest vehicles on the road. It takes immense skill to drive one well, between managing the size and dealing with 10 to...
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Safety Tips for the Holiday Season
Though the arrival of autumn means many things to different people, one thing is certain: It is the beginning of the holiday season. Though we won’t get the traditional “winter weather” other areas of...
View ArticleOSHA Receives Multiple Complaints From Syracuse Amphitheater
By law, workers are entitled to a safe and clean working environment in which they perform their jobs. Employers that fall short of providing such an environment are subject to fines and penalties...
View ArticleCalifornia Food Manufacturing Company Facing Hefty Fines After Employee’s Death
A food manufacturing and distribution company in California is currently facing more than $100,000 in fines for violations at a Jersey City warehouse where a worker fell to his death. Documents...
View ArticleSeven Injured After Crash on State Route 46
Seven people were hurt after a crash involving a tractor-trailer on SR-46 near Paso Robles. According to the California Highway Patrol, at approximately 3:42 a.m., the Peterbilt rig was being driven by...
View ArticleTruck Carrying Hazardous Materials Spills Load
Commercial trucks are vital to our nation’s economy, but that also means that they can carry dangerous materials. When a commercial trailer spills dangerous products, hazmat teams have to clean up the...
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