Monthly Archives: March 2023
How Safe Is It To Walk In Your Oakland Neighborhood?
Whether you are new to Oakland or have been a resident for some time, there is one thing you may have noticed about getting around the area: It is very walkable. According to Walk Score, the city earned a 75 out of 100 points when considering how easy it is to get around on… Read More »
Causes Of Heavy Machinery Construction Accidents In California
A California construction site is a dangerous place with many moving parts, and the risks affect those operating heavy machinery in a profound way. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), struck-by construction accidents are a leading cause of fatalities. Of these, 75 percent are related to excavators, bulldozers, cranes, and other… Read More »
Common Disabilities Caused By Birth Injuries
If your baby suffered birth injuries during pregnancy, labor, delivery, or thereafter, you are certainly devastated with grief and worried about your infant’s prognosis. In time, you may wonder about the underlying causes and whether the trauma was preventable. Some cases of birth injuries are the result of negligence, which places them under the… Read More »
What Are My Remedies When Injured As A Passenger In A California Auto Crash?
When thinking about the number of people injured in car accidents every year, you might overlook the fact that there are often other individuals in the vehicle besides the driver. A look at the statistics tells you that passengers are frequently affected. Data from the California Highway Patrol (CHP) reveals that there are almost… Read More »
Protect Children From Burns
Burns and fires are the fifth leading cause of accidental death in the US, and additional data reveals how children are uniquely affected. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that 32,200 children 4 years old and under visit the emergency room every year for fire-related and burn injuries. Among those… Read More »
Defenses Railroads Use To Fight Your FELA Claim
There was a time when the chance of a railroad worker being killed was 1 in 4, and the average life expectancy of certain rail employees was just 7 years. These tragic statistics changed considerably with passage of the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA), which holds railroads accountable when an accident causes injuries to… Read More »
How The Location Of Spinal Cord Injuries Affects The Human Body
Spinal cord injuries are one of the most common forms of trauma a person can suffer in an accident, but the implications for the victim will vary considerably. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) explains that the trauma is classified as incomplete versus complete based upon whether the spinal cord is able to transmit… Read More »
Shocking Statistics On Pedestrian Accidents In Oakland
California ranks in the Top 10 for pedestrian accidents in the US, but a closer look at the city and county data reveals how certain regions are more dangerous than others. The California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) prepares rankings of municipalities and counties within the state, grouping them according to population. The Bay… Read More »
