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September 12, 2023
10 Potential Injuries College Students Might Suffer on Campus
Studies show that in 2020, there were 19.5 million college students in the US. In state, California Community Colleges reported a total of 1.8 million students. Locally, major LA schools like the University of Southern California and University of California Los Angeles have student populations over 40,000. Students are constantly running from building to building on campus to make it to their next class. While most go unscathed, there ...
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September 7, 2023
5 Things You Should NOT do Following a Car Accident
Knowing things you should not do following a car accident might help other long term complications following a crash. Taking photos and gathering information are beneficial, but there are multiple things you should not do following a car accident. In 2022, there were over 55,000 police reports filed regarding car accidents. Car accidents can result in serious injuries, such as: Neck injuries Visual impairment Head injuries ...
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September 6, 2023
Fatal Workplace Injuries Amongst Hispanic or Latino Workers – How a 25 Percent Increase Should Impact the Way You Work
According to a study by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, Hispanic or Latino workers accounted for almost a quarter of all fatal workplace injuries. In fact, there has been a 25 percent increase in fatal workplace injuries amongst Hispanic or Latino workers since 2017. Hispanic or Latino workers saw the highest uptick of any race or ethnicity. Another recent study shows that California had the second-highest number of Hispa...
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September 5, 2023
5 Reasons Your Slip and Fall Claim was Denied – and Valuable Tips to Help Fix It
You just heard back from the insurance company, and your slip and fall claim was denied. What should you do next? Slip and fall injuries are extremely common, but can be difficult to prove. There are a number of potential slip and fall causes, such as: Uneven surfaces Wet floors Loose carpet Broken walkways or staircases Missing handrails Lack of light Unbound wiring or cables Elevator or escalator injuries Accord...
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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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