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December 23, 2022
Holiday Accidents – Tips for Ensuring a Safe Season in 2022
Holiday accidents can occur in many different ways this season. The holiday season is here, and although we associate this time with family, gifts, and large meals, it’s prime for various holiday accidents and injuries. If you are one of the over 8 million Californians who traveled last year, or are planning to visit family this year, there are steps you can take to prepare for in and out of state travel to avoid holiday accidents. CAR...
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December 21, 2022
Can a Bar be Held Liable for Drunk Driving Accidents?
Drunk driving is a major cause for concern on the road. According to the Center for Disease Control, over 10,000 people die each year in the United States due to alcohol related accidents like drunk driving. A lot of cases involve patrons leaving bars after a night of heavy drinking. In California, bars are generally not liable if one of their patrons leaves drunk and injures someone in a car accident. Many states have Dram Shop Laws, ...
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December 20, 2022
Elevator and Escalator Accidents – Helpful Tips to be Cautious in 2023
An elevator accident or escalator accident can cause numerous injuries. Elevators and escalators have no doubt helped take stress off our legs and feet, providing convenience to get around multi-level structures at malls, sports venues, and more. When riding this equipment, you probably expect safety, but it’s not always the case. The Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that elevators and escalators injure about 17,000 people ea...
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December 15, 2022
One Dead, 11 Injured in Bus Rollover Accident on I-15 South in California
A bus rollover in unincorporated San Bernardino county has been declared a mass casualty after the incident left one dead and 11 injured. The bus rollover took place on Tuesday, December 13th on I-15, just south of the famous Zzyzx exit seen on the way to Las Vegas. Helicopters were called in to airlift some of the victims, while others were taken to nearby medical facilities via ambulance The accident happened around 11:30 PM near B...
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December 14, 2022
What is the Difference between Workers’ Compensation and Disability Insurance?
There is a difference between workers' compensation and disability insurance. The latest statistics from the US Department of Labor report 2.6 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses in 2021. Being unable to work due to injury or illness can be devastating. The loss of wages and mental pain can be taxing. The state of California offers workers’ compensation and disability insurance for those not capable of working. Workers...
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December 13, 2022
What is Workplace Harassment?
Workers deserve the right to work in a fair and safe place of employment, free of workplace harassment. Unfortunately, not everyone, including employers and fellow employees, follow the laws of workplace harassment or discrimination. You need to know your rights as an employee if you find yourself in such a situation. The law in California prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation. DISCRIMINATION Discrimination is...
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December 9, 2022
How to Find out if Someone has Car Insurance
Car Accidents - No Car Insurance? Hit and Run? A Lawyer May Help If you find yourself in a car accident, one of the first steps post-accident is finding out if the other party has car insurance. A recent study showed that Los Angeles county ranked number one for victims killed and injured in vehicular accidents. With so many accidents, you may end up in one traveling to work or picking up dinner. Below are some tips for finding out if th...
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December 7, 2022
Big Construction Accidents – How to Prevent OSHA’s Fatal 4 Construction Hazards
Construction can be a hazardous line of work. According to the California Department of Industrial Relations, construction accidents accounted for the second highest rate of job-related fatalities in 2020. Working in construction is not only physically exhausting, but your life and well-being is continuously on the line. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has outlined a “Focus Four” that contributes t...
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December 2, 2022
What do I do after a Car Accident?
A car accident can be unnerving, but there are tips to help you follow an incident. Car crashes - Angelenos see them all the time. The Los Angeles Police Department reported that 2021 saw a 30 percent increase in car accident injuries compared to 2020. Whether you’re on the 405 or Santa Monica Boulevard, it’s way too common to see automobile accidents and, unfortunately, sometimes you’re in one of the cars. Being in an automobi...
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November 23, 2022
Black Friday Shopping and Injuries in California
If you’re one of those brave enough to venture out on Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, for shopping deals, you’ve probably encountered long lines and impatient shoppers. Unfortunately, injuries, and even death, can result on one of the biggest shopping days of the year. While millions of shoppers stay safe, the odds are increased with a larger amount of pedestrians at stores. An estimated number of 81.7 million people shopp...
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