Monthly Archives: February 2021
The “Fatal Four” Accidents in California’s Construction Industry
If you are employed in the California construction industry, you are no doubt aware of the dangers you face in the workplace every day. Statistics from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) provide some insight on these hazards, revealing that one in five work-related fatalities that occur in the US every year stem… Read More »
True-False About Pedestrian Accidents in California
With more people taking to the streets on foot for work, exercise, and enjoying the outdoors, it is not surprising that pedestrian accidents are a serious problem in California. However, you might be shocked to learn that the state has the highest pedestrian fatality rate nationwide – at about 25 percent more than the… Read More »
Did You Bring Home Covid? Spouse Sues Company for Infection
By Joel Rosenblatt February 18, 2021, 7:00 AM EST A federal judge is weighing what she called a first-of-its-kind lawsuit that would hold an employer responsible for a worker’s spouse getting sick with Covid-19. Plenty of families have sued businesses, from retailers to meatpacking plants, claiming that unsafe workspaces during the pandemic caused a… Read More »
ATV Accidents in Oakland, CA: Statistics and Safety Tips to Avoid Injury
While many people focus on the entertainment value and adrenaline rush of going off-road, Californians put their all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) to use in many other ways. These vehicles are convenient and powerful for getting around larger properties, they can be used to haul materials, and they take the backbreaking work out of landscaping projects…. Read More »
Getting Oakland Car Accident Evidence When You Are Transported from the Scene
Auto collisions continue to be a safety risk for motorists throughout the US, and statistics demonstrate the severity of the problem in California. According to the Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System, almost 279,000 people are hurt in car accidents every year. Though some may have been able to walk away or seek medical care… Read More »
4 Traffic Laws California Motorists Do NOT Follow
Even if you are careful, attentive, and follow all Rules of the Road established by the California Department of Motor Vehicles, not everyone is as cautious and law-abiding. During any given trip, you are sharing the road with motorists who do not comply with the rules intended for everyone’s safety. Some are in a… Read More »
New Research on TBI Progression May Impact California Personal Injury Cases
Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are among the most tragic forms of bodily harm a victim can sustain in a personal injury accident, particularly because they can lead to long-term medical consequences. Depending on the severity and part of the brain affected, the effects can range from minor neurological disorders to memory loss to extreme… Read More »
