There will always be some level of risk in every task that is undertaken. However, many employers can take simple precautions to greatly reduce the risk of workplace injuries for their employees. A recent investigation conducted by California's division of the...
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Month: September 2018
IMPROPER CROSSING: HOW TO DEFEAT THE STRONGEST PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENT DEFENSE IN CALIFORNIA
If you have recently been injured in a pedestrian accident and are considering filing a personal injury lawsuit against the at-fault driver, get ready to be up against the most common defense in pedestrian accident cases: improper crossing. As its name implies,...
Uber Sued For Saving Up To $500 Million Per Year By Cheating Drivers (What Does It Mean For The Rideshare Giant?)
Uber is being sued for saving up to half a billion dollars per year by cheating its drivers. The lawsuit filed by a Los Angeles limousine company alleges that the ride-hailing giant saves up to $500 million per year by misclassifying its drivers as independent...
New Apple Watch 4 Can Be Used As Evidence In Slip And Fall Accidents To Recover Damages
It has been a little more than a day since Apple presented its new, health-centric Watch 4, and fans and haters alike are beyond amazed by the device's revolutionary safety features. One of the features is detecting when you slip and fall. Yeah, you read that right....
NOT JUST THE DOG OWNER: POTENTIAL DEFENDANTS IN DOG BITE CASES
Did you know that the owner of the dog that bites you is not the only party that could potentially be held liable for your injuries? Thankfully, California imposes a strict liability statute that holds dog owners liable for the injuries caused by their dogs. However,...
HOW SAN DIEGO IS PLANNING TO FIX ITS DISTURBING PROBLEM WITH CAR ACCIDENTS
In 2016, San Diego had the seventh highest number of pedestrian deaths out of all counties in the United States. Pedestrian and car accidents in San Diego mostly occur at what locals refer to as the "fatal fifteen" intersections, the vast majority of which are located...
WHAT TO DO AFTER A SAN DIEGO DOG BITE
Being attacked and bitten by a dog is a frightening experience for someone of any age or level of love they have for dogs. It's even more frightening when the dog that attacks you is unknown or a stray. You aren't sure if they have been kept up to date with their...
CARING FOR A LOVED ONE WITH A BRAIN INJURY
Brain injuries are serious and can have a lasting impact on not just the victim's life but the lives of all those around the victim. These injuries occur in car accidents, slip and fall accidents, assaults, accidents at work and even accidents in the home. If you have...
Workplace Accident Severely Injures Worker
There is some level of danger in everything people do in their everyday lives. Someone could easily fall while walking down the steps or be involved in a car accident. However, workplace safety has long been a subject that has gotten much attention. In the case of...