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Speeding truckers put everyone at risk
Drivers throughout California share the road with semitrucks that are often fully loaded. These enormous, heavy vehicles are vital to the economy but also a hazard. Truckers must ensure they’re always driving safely, so they aren’t putting themselves and others at risk. This includes only driving when they’re rested and following proper safety protocol… Read More »
Getting compensation after suffering vision loss
It’s devastating to get into an auto accident that injures your vision. You may have dealt with significant pain and impairment already, and there could be a chance that your new disability will continue long into the future, if not permanently. Losing your vision is extremely difficult, but you should know that there are… Read More »
Car accidents can cause more than back and head injuries
Car accidents can create several health risks for people. People will likely experience some kind of back and head injury from a crash: concussion, dizziness, skull fracture, lumbar spine sprains and nerve damage. While spine and head trauma can occur in a car accident, there may be other injuries that people don’t immediately talk… Read More »
Traveling by car for your vacation? Watch for 2 hidden dangers
Around this season, many people are setting out on much-needed vacations that are often months in the planning. Many people try to cut down on travel costs by driving their cars across the country. While you may be able to see the world’s biggest ball of twine and visit national monuments on the way,… Read More »
Health issues can be the root cause of a commercial truck wreck
Motor vehicle collisions are more than just frustrating inconveniences. They are a leading cause of severe injury and death, and the bigger the difference in size between vehicles, the worse the potential consequences of a wreck. The people affected by a commercial trucking collision will often try to make sense of their circumstances. They… Read More »
Slip-and-fall accidents are a leading cause of spinal injuries
Many situations can lead to slip-and-fall accidents. While some of these accidents are unavoidable, most are caused by hazards that can be fixed. Back injuries involving the spinal cord are particularly common. If you are hurt in a slip-and-fall accident that is attributable to someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation through… Read More »
Why tethered dogs outside could still pose a threat
Most people understand that a loose dog poses a risk. Depending on the breed of the animal and the person involved, the dog may be faster and stronger than the human it wants to attack. On the other hand, a dog tethered to someone’s property may not seem to pose much of a risk…. Read More »
The cost of a severe injury to a full-time parent
When someone suffers a permanent injury in California, whether they get hurt in a car crash or because they slip and fall in a puddle at the grocery store, their injury will have lasting implications for them and the rest of their family. Often, personal injury claims in California focus on the chances of… Read More »
July is perilous for drivers
The Independence Day holiday is an exciting highlight of every summer. However, along with the flag-waving fun, some things to watch out for when you are behind the wheel. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) finds July Fourth riskier for motorists than any of the other 364 days of the year. The whole… Read More »
2 reasons a slip-and-fall lawsuit can be denied in California
If you sustain an injury following a slip-and-fall accident, you may consider filing a premises liability lawsuit against the property owner so you can recover compensation for the damages incurred. Under California laws, property owners have a certain obligation to keep their premises reasonably safe for visitors and guests. However, it helps to understand… Read More »
