Fire and Burn Injury
Three Workers Suffer Serious Burn Injuries at Northern California Tesla Motors Factory
| November 25th, 2013
November 25, 2013 One of the most common types of injuries reported by employees today are burns resulting from fires or explosions in the workplace. In fact, the Bureau of labor Statistics estimates that a total of 132 workers lost their lives as a result of such accidents last year. Three workers at the Tesla Motors factory in Fremont, California, were left seriously injured as a result of burns they suffered while on the job earlier this month. The California Fire and Burn Injury Lawyers with Berg Injury Lawyers explain the incident happened just before noon on Wednesday, November 13. Reports from MY FOX-Austin indicate the workers were performing their normal duties at the facility when an aluminum casting press suddenly malfunctioned, causing molten metal to spew from the equipment. Each of the workers suffered serious burns as a result of being scalded by the spilling liquid metal. They were transported to a local trauma center for further treatment to the injuries they sustained in the incident. Doctors later determined one of the workers had sustained serious burns to his chest and upper body, while the other two victims sustained second-degree burns. Berg Injury Lawyers and their team of California Personal Injury Attorneys are aware of how difficult recovering from serious burn injuries can be. That is why the firm is here to help anyone who has suffered such an injury because of someone else’s negligence.Two Workers Suffer California Fire and Burn Injuries In Boiler Accident
| June 24th, 2013
June 24, 2013 Late last month, two workers suffered serious California Fire and Burn Injuries as the result of an accident that occurred at a northern California power plant. Records show that the incident occurred on the morning of Wednesday, May 29, at the Buena Vista Biomass Power Plant, located roughly 60 miles southeast of Sacramento, California. According to an article released by FOX Reno News, a spokesman for the Amador County Sheriff’s Department, Jim Wegner, explained that an equipment failure at the facility had led to a boiler to overheat, break open, and spill. The intensity of the event led many to believe an explosion had occurred. The incident led to two employees of the facility suffering injuries, including bruises, lacerations, and burns caused by the hot contents of the ruptured boiler. One of the victims was flown from the scene of the accident to a local trauma center by helicopter. Both victims were treated and then released. The cause of the accident and if it could have been prevented is continuing to be investigated at this time by officials. The accident highlights the risks of being burned while on the job that many workers face each day, considering estimates show three percent of all workplace fatalities were caused by fires or explosions. The California Injury Lawyers with Berg injury Lawyers recognize how devastating an on-the-job burn injury can be. The firm is here to help if you have suffered such an injury at no fault of your own.Firefighters Warn Of Dangers When Using Firepot Fuel Gels
| November 26th, 2012
November 26, 2012 Despite the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issuing a voluntary recall for the fuel gel used in a decorative flaming ceramic pot more than a year ago due to Fire and Burn Injury risks, firefighters in California are reminding residents these products are dangerous. ABC 7 News reports the flame inside the lit fuel canister can burn so low that it may not be visible to the human eye. So, when a person goes to change the canister out, it may still be burning, causing hot and burning liquid fuel to spill. These spills have a potential to cause the canister to explode as well. A woman from Anaheim, California, was one of the most recent victims of the defective product. She sustained second-degree burns on her face as the result of a fuel canister explosion, while her dog sustained second and third-degree burns over 25 percent of its body. Safety advocates are pushing for companies to utilize modern means of communication, such as social media outlets like Facebook and Twitter, for warning customers about potentially hazardous products. Officials are also working on policies that will better regulate the gel fuel market. The California Personal Injury Lawyers with Berg Injury Lawyers believe manufacturers of products like fuel gel and fire pots have an obligation to ensure the safety of their products for consumers and failure to do so could be considered negligence in the event of an accident.California Ranked Among States With High Numbers Of Cooking Fires On Thanksgiving
| November 19th, 2012
November 19, 2012 Millions of Americans fry turkeys each Thanksgiving. What many people don’t realize though is just how dangerous deep-frying a turkey can be. According to a press release published by CNBC.com, approximately 1,000 cooking fires are reported in the United States each Thanksgiving. Many of these accidents have resulted in people suffering serious fire and burn injuries and have been estimated to cost roughly $15 million in property damage. Even more disturbing is that California is one of the states where these accidents are most common. The report went on to say that California ranked fourth highest in the nation for cooking fire accidents over the five year period from 2007 to 2011, accounting for a total of 12 incidents. How can these accidents be prevented? Experts say cooking location when frying a turkey is crucial. Make sure cooking will take place a minimum of 20 feet from any structure. Also, be sure to turn off the flame when adding a turkey to hot oil in order to prevent a fire from occurring if oil spills over. Most importantly, never leave hot oil or a frying turkey unattended. The California Personal Injury Lawyers with Berg Injury Lawyers understand how serious a fire or burn injury from hot oil can be and are hopeful these tips will help to prevent any injuries from occurring this Thanksgiving!$1 Million Settlement Reached In UC-Davis Pepper Spray Incident
| October 15th, 2012
October 15, 2012 A settlement has been reached between the University of California-Davis and 21 protesters who were injured last year as the result of excessive force used by campus police. According to The Wall Street Journal, the group of plaintiffs will each receive $30,000 from a total $1 million award. The incident occurred on November 18, 2011, at the site of a protest for the occupy movement on the campus of the school. When protesters refused to move and sat peacefully with their arms entwined together, campus police approached the group and began to spray individuals in the face with commercial-grade pepper spray, leaving many with chemical burn injuries. Video of the incident soon went viral and numerous complaints were filed, saying the school and police not only used excessive force that resulted in personal injury, but also should have been protecting the students from such injuries. Other stipulations of the settlement include $20,000 for the American Civil Liberties Union, who represented the protesters to continue their work in the field of free speech and monitoring protest regulations and policies. Also, the University will set aside $100,000 for anyone else who can prove they were injured or arrested at the protest that day. The California Personal Injury Lawyers with Berg Injury Lawyers understand the emotional and physical trauma such incidents can cause and hope the settlement will bring some sense of closure to the victims.Firework Safety Vital for Alameda County
| July 5th, 2011
July 4, 2011 With today being our country’s Independence Day, many people in Alameda County are scouring out locations that will be suitable for their own personal fireworks display. The heat that has recently dried out the area, combined with the open flames and sparks of fireworks, could prove to be quite a hazardous situation. In fact, the National Council On Firework Safety (NCFS) reported an estimated 7,000 injuries caused by fireworks in 2008 alone. That number was an all-time low, and the council credits consumer education on safety as the main contributing factor to the decrease in injuries. According to ABC News 7, one firework retailer in Dublin, California, offers a safety warning to each customer who comes through the purchase line, “We ask them to please stay where it’s legal, we ask them to go to the parks that are designated for firing the fireworks.” Firing from an open area, like a park, can greatly reduce the risk of house and forest fires as hot ashes from the fireworks descend. The NCFS also suggests that after each firing device has burned out, it should be placed under a watering hose or bucket of water to ensure it is fully extinguished. The California Fire and Burn Injury Attorneys with Berg Injury Lawyers hope that everyone has a safe and enjoyable Fourth of July Celebration.3 Sought in Connection with Car Crash that Started Temecula Blaze
| September 12th, 2007
Three teenagers allegedly stole a black 2006 Honda Accord, crashed it, and started a serious California fire on Tuesday. The California fire covered 430 acres and is only 50% contained. More than 700 firefighters have been attempting to put the fire out, but there may be strong winds later in the day that could cause the fire to spread more rapidly. There have been no serious California burn injuries resulting from the car crash, and the three teens are still at large. One boy is believed to have suffered a serious back injury in the California car crash. Click here to read more
