Continuous Trauma Injury Claims Involve Complex Medical, Legal Considerations By John Mendoza

Continuous Trauma Injury Claims Involve Complex Medical, Legal Considerations
By John Mendoza
The Law Offices of John Mendoza

Although many people equate workers’ compensation actions with sudden, on-the-job injuries, many such claims actually involve continuous trauma conditions. Continuous trauma describes injuries or chronic health issues that result from an employee’s daily work activities. Common claims include neck injuries from bending over machinery, carpal tunnel syndrome from repetitive typing, back problems from continuous heavy lifting, and illness caused by exposure to toxic chemicals or substances.

The laws of the State of California recognize continuous trauma as grounds for workers’ compensation claims. Obtaining a judgment for damages, however, requires meticulous documentation to prove eligibility. Moreover, the process necessitates comprehensive expertise about the medical and legal steps needed to win remedies that might include reimbursement for lost wages and medical expenses and full or partial disability benefits.

About the Law Offices of John Mendoza: The Law Offices of John Mendoza represents clients in workers’ compensation claims. Focusing on industrial injury claims and wrongful deaths, the firm also obtained a ground-breaking verdict in favor of its client in Van Schoick v. Saddleback Unified School District. Contact the Law Offices of John Mendoza at 800-370-4878 for a free consultation about your workers’ compensation claim.

The Fellowship of Christian Athletes, by John Mendoza

One of my favorite charities is the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), founded in 1954. Its purpose is to encourage athletes and coaches to spread the message of Christ through the popularity of sports. The FCA espouses the core values of integrity, serving, teamwork, and excellence. It has established almost 7,000 chapters in middle schools, high schools, and colleges; members include players, coaches, and staff.

The FCA organizes camps to strengthen participants’ faith. In 2011, the FCA sponsored some 350 camps for coaches and athletes who wish to expand their spiritual horizons. Types of camps include regional gatherings, sports-specific camps, and events for coaches and student team leaders. Some 50,000 attended in 2011.

Campus 101 gives resources to athletes, coaches, and staff for running an FCA chapter at their school. Instruction consists of three parts: training in the basics of FCA, equipping FCA members with useful resources, and a special program for coaches called growing.

About the author: Through his law offices, John Mendoza has become a leading attorney in Long Beach, California, for personal injury and workers’ compensation claims.