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September 1, 2023
Safety Tips for Labor Day 2023
Labor Day is a federal holiday celebrated annually in America the first Monday each year. Labor Day celebrates the “social and economic achievements of American workers”, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Labor Day became a federal holiday in the early 1890’s. Oregon was the first state to recognize the holiday in 1887, not even 30 years after being admitted to statehood. Additionally, Labor Day is usually observed the ...
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August 30, 2023
1 Big Difference Between ERISA and Non-ERISA Health Insurance Plans
ERISA and non-ERISA health insurance plans cover many Americans. ERISA and non-ERISA health insurance can have a major impact on bad faith claims. It’s important to know what plan you have if you were ever to file a bad faith claim against your health insurance company. Bad faith happens when a health insurance company illegally denies a claim made to them for unlawful circumstances. According to the United States Department of Labor ...
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August 29, 2023
3 Different Types of Road Rash and How to Safely Protect Yourself Against Them
Road rash is a common injury involved with different types of accidents. Road rash is defined as any abrasions caused by scrapes from an accident. Road rash is frequent in both motorcycle and bicycle accidents. Think of a situation where Jennifer goes out for a quick ride on her motorcycle. When turning the corner, another car darts through a stop sign. To avoid the car, she swerves out of the way. Jennifer loses control of the bike...
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August 24, 2023
What are Punitive Damages? 2 Huge Reasons Why These Damages may be Recovered
What are punitive damages, and how can they be recovered in a personal injury case? Economic, non-economic, and punitive damages are different damages that one can recover following a personal injury. Damages are defined by Merriam-Webster as “compensation in money imposed by law for loss or injury”. Economic damages are awarded to a victim for any financial losses connected to their personal injury case. They are more tangible, ...
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August 23, 2023
5 Cities in Los Angeles County with the Most Bicycle Fatalities and Injuries and Ways to Keep Safe
In California, bicycle fatalities and injuries happen more frequently in Los Angeles County. 30 percent of all reported bicycle fatalities and injuries over the last five years took place in LA County, according to recent studies. This is almost 2,000 more accidents higher than the second highest county in Cali on the list (Orange). Studies reveal a 22 percent increase in bike riding across Los Angeles since 2017. LA is a beautiful ci...
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August 22, 2023
Sexual Harassment in the Video Game Industry – 4 Signs You are Being Harassed
The video game industry has continuously evolved since the 1980’s. The global video game industry was valued at $159.3 billion dollars in 2020. The pandemic actually drove sales up, with a 31 percent increase for spending on video games and gaming subscription services. According to the International Trade Commission, there’s an estimated 2.7 billion gamers worldwide. There’s at least one gamer in 75 percent of US households. Fro...
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August 21, 2023
4 Safety Tips for Driving After Record Rainfall from Tropical Storm Hilary
Southern California rainfall totals for 2023 were already enormous, and Tropical Storm Hilary has now undoubtedly made a major impact. Tropical Storm Hilary brought record breaking rainfall to SoCal. Burbank Rainfall amounts of 3.28 inches were reported by the National Weather Service. Other areas of the valley with major rainfall included: Van Nuys - 4.20 inches Northridge - 4 inches Calabasas - 3.70 inches Porter Ranch - ...
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August 14, 2023
4 Staggering Ways Your Behavioral Patterns Can be Affected by a Traumatic Brain Injury
Behavioral patterns can be affected by a traumatic brain injury, with negative long term or even lifelong ramifications. According to the American Psychological Association, behavioral patterns are an “arrangement of two or more responses that occur in a prescribed order". More simply, it’s the recurrent ways a person may act towards individuals, situations, etc. Furthermore, a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is caused by a blow or blo...
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August 11, 2023
3 Reasons the Way You Sit Could Increase Your Risk of Injury in a Car Accident
The way you sit could drastically change your chances of getting injured during a car accident. The way you sit can say a lot about your emotions. People who sit with their ankles crossed are said to be confident and ambitious, while those who cross their legs are creative and artistic. The way you sit in a car may not reveal many personality traits, but it can alter the effects of a car accident, and usually for worse. While there isn...
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August 9, 2023
What if My Airbags Don’t Deploy Properly in a Car Accident? 4 Big Reasons This Can Happen
Studies show that front airbags reduce driver fatalities in frontal crashes by 29 percent, and fatalities of front-seat passengers aged 13 and older by 32 percent. In fact, the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported that frontal airbags saved 50,457 lives throughout the duration of a 30-year period. That’s about max capacity at Dodger Stadium, and about two and a half times the size of a sold out Lakers game...
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