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August 22, 2024
San Fernando Valley – 5 Most Dangerous Streets for Accidents
The San Fernando Valley is home to over 1.8 million Californians. In fact, the San Fernando Valley would be the fifth most populous city in the United States if it was a standalone. From Encino and Sherman Oaks to Sylmar and Granada Hills, or West Hills and Chatsworth to Burbank and Toluca Lake, the Valley is an enclave for various Angelenos. Many others travel through the area, including employees who work on the lot or at studios, as ...
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August 14, 2024
6 Surprising Personal Injury Myths Debunked
Personal injury myths can interfere with your chance at maximum compensation. There are many personal injury myths that have developed over the years, but a personal injury should not be taken lightly. Personal injuries occur due to the negligence of another party. They can happen a large number of ways, including: Car accidents Truck accidents Motorcycle accidents Slip and fall Dog bites Burn injuries Personal injur...
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August 8, 2024
What if I’m Injured at My Apartment Complex? 7 Huge Injuries That can Affect Renters
Renting an apartment is extremely common in Los Angeles. Afterall, homeownership rates are only 37 percent in LA. If you currently rent an apartment, your landlord and property owner have a duty to properly maintain the building and its amenities to ensure your safety. Failure to do so could be grounds for a premises liability case following a personal injury. In a premises liability claim, a victim must prove that they were injured...
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July 30, 2024
What to do When Traffic Signals are Malfunctioning? 1 way to Help Your Safety
Traffic signals are designed to help control the flow of traffic at intersections. Traffic signals can increase the safety of both vehicles and pedestrians. Traffic was originally controlled by police officers. There are three traffic signals with assigned colors to indicate what a driver should do: A red light signals that the driver should stop. A yellow light signals that the driver should slow down, as the light is about to t...
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July 23, 2024
What Types of Illness Would Qualify for a Workers’ Comp Claim in California? 3 Dangerous Examples
What happens if someone is sick? Does workers’ compensation also cover illness? For a workers’ comp case, we often think of physical injuries over illness. Incidents like a slip and fall or explosion resulting in a burn can lead to serious physical problems for the victim. But are certain illnesses eligible for workers’ compensation? Essentially, yes, but there are some guidelines. According to the California Department of Indu...
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July 16, 2024
Safety and Self-Driving Cars – 1 Major Con That Could Come as a Result of Automation
How can self-driving cars prevent accidents? Self-driving cars seem to be the way of the future. Studies expect there to be close to 4.5 million self-driving cars on US roads by 2030. It may seem like something out of a cartoon or science fiction, but with self-driving cars now a reality, it’s important to understand potential safety issues. To start, there are different levels of automation: Level 0 - Driver is still fully respons...
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July 10, 2024
Can I Recover Punitive Damages for a Dog Bite Injury? 3 Big Causes That can Help a Claim
A dog bite injury can leave victims with serious consequences. A dog bite injury can be devastating for the victims. In fact, over 25,000 people underwent reconstructive surgery after suffering a dog bite injury. Some of the most common injuries following a dog bite or attack include: Puncture wounds Disfigurement Concussions Broken bones sustained from falling during an attack Loss of vision from an attack to the eyes ...
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June 18, 2024
Can Text Messages be Used as Evidence in an Employee Harassment Claim? 3 Ways to Help Protect Yourself
Text messages have undoubtedly changed the way we communicate. Text messages are an easy way to convey messages to others and usually receive a quick response. According to the Pew Research Center, 81 percent of Americans text regularly and 97 percent of Americans text weekly. We often share text messages with friends and family, but it’s not unusual to exchange numbers and text with your boss or other colleagues. While we assume...
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June 13, 2024
Can Interns Sue for Wrongful Termination in California? 7 Protected Classes
Interns are generally not paid for their time at a company. Interns usually work for an assigned period of time to gain experience and network in their respective field. They often work at internships in various areas, including marketing, business, and medical fields, to name a few. Despite usually being unpaid, interns are still technically employees. Occasionally, interns can be let go of or terminated. Some reasons an internship may...
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June 4, 2024
LA Metro Injuries – 4 Examples of Evidence You Can Use to Aid a Lawsuit
The LA Metro had over 23 million passengers in June 2023. The LA Metro bus has over 100 different routes. Founded in 1993, there are over 2,300 buses with an average daily ridership of nearly 650,000 passengers. The LA Metro rail began operation in 1990. In the summer 2023, the regional connector in Downtown Los Angeles opened with three new stations, including: Little Tokyo/Arts District Historic Broadway Grand Av Arts/Bunker H...
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