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April 8, 2024
What is a Phantom Driver? 3 Ways an Attorney Can Assist with This Unique Accident Case
Being in a car crash with a phantom driver can be even more difficult for victims. A phantom driver might sound like a cartoon character, but they are real, and can cause serious havoc in a car accident. Data suggests that there were 11,172 car accidents in Los Angeles in 2022. Almost half of those crashes were on state highways, and nearly 10 percent involved motorcycles. When one thinks of a car accident in Los Angeles, you probably...
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April 5, 2024
5 Common Construction Site Injuries and 3 Tips to Help Stop Them
Fatal construction site injuries accounted for 46.1 percent of all fatal falls, slips, and trips in 2020, more than any other occupation, according to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics. Construction site injuries should be no surprise, seeing as the occupation is a large source of employment. It’s estimated that there are nearly 11.4 million construction workers in the US. In fact, California has the second largest amount of...
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March 28, 2024
Ableism in the Workplace – 6 Ways an Employee May Face Illegal Discrimination
Ableism is common in workplace settings, sometimes unintentionally. Ableism is defined as discrimination against people with disabilities based on the idea that those with a disability are “superior”, essentially rendering those with disabilities as less than. According to the PEW Research Center, 42.5 million Americans live with a disability. Disabilities come in various forms. People often think of visible disabilities, such a...
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March 26, 2024
Do Slip and Fall Fatalities Increase by Age? 5 Potential Injury Causing Accidents
Slip and fall fatalities can happen to anyone, but certain age groups are more prone to a fatal fall. Slip and fall fatalities can happen unexpectedly. According to the National Safety Council (NSC), the odds of dying in a fall was 1 in every 98 in 2021. The cause of slip and fall fatalities can very, with possible situations including: Wet or uneven floors Loose carpet or other material on the ground Other rigid flooring that...
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March 21, 2024
2 Ways Ice Machines can Lead to Dangerous Slip and Fall Injuries
Ice machines can cool drinks, but heat up injuries. Ice machines are often found at restaurants or markets with self-serving drinks or at hotels. Ice machines can help cool drinks from a fountain, help make warm drinks purchased at the store get cold. The user generally pushes a cup or bucket against a lever, which in return pushes out ice. While ice machines are generally innocent, they can still pose an injury risk, especially with ...
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March 20, 2024
3 Common Neck Injuries at Work – Signs and Symptoms
Neck injuries at work can be debilitating to employees who suffer them. Those who suffer neck injuries at work can endure a magnitude of long-term injuries. Symptoms of a neck injury may include: Severe neck pain Stiffness Pain that radiates down to the shoulders and/or arms Swelling or bruising Tenderness Decreased sensation in the arms, legs or body Muscle weakness in the arms or legs Paralysis in the arms ...
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March 15, 2024
Could Wearing Certain Shoes Increase the Risk of a Car Accident? 5 Kinds of Dangerous Footwear
While some may overlook them, shoes are often a vital piece of one’s wardrobe. Sneakerheads shell out thousands of dollars for Nike shoes, while luxury brands like Louboutin (and Cardi B lyrics) have made red bottoms a mainstream staple. While shoes can help us look good, and even feel good, sometimes they can affect our driving ability. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that almost 50 accidents per day ar...
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March 13, 2024
3 Ways to Report Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
Sexual harassment in the workplace continues to be a problem for many Americans. Sexual harassment in the workplace includes “unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical harassment of a sexual nature”, according to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). From 2018 through 2021, the EEOC received over 27 thousand claims of alleged sexual harassment. Studies show that 81 percent ...
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March 12, 2024
What is Dooring? 3 Big Ways it May Impact Bicycle and Motorcycle Riders
Dooring is extremely dangerous for both drivers and bike riders. Car dooring, usually referred to as simply dooring, occurs when someone driving a car opens their door in the path of someone riding a bicycle or motorcycle. California Vehicle Code 22517 states that “nobody shall open the door of a vehicle on the side available to moving traffic unless it is reasonably safe to do so and can be done without interfering with the movement o...
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March 8, 2024
Why Should I Hire a Workers’ Compensation Attorney? 4 Reasons a Lawyer Can Help
A workers’ compensation attorney can help assist you in the event of issues with a workers’ compensation claim. A workers’ compensation attorney can help you get compensated for on-the-job injuries after a specific workplace injury accident or illness. Workers’ compensation is a state-mandated legal remedy that helps injured workers recover benefits following an injury on the job. Workers’ compensation helps protect both employ...
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