You almost certainly have heard of drunk driving and probably distracted driving and drowsy driving. Practically anyone can be at risk of drowsy driving, but a few groups seem to present more dangers than others.If you fall into one of the groups below and often drive...
Month: October 2017
Car accidents: 1 dead, 1 critically injured in head-on collision
Shortly after 7 p.m. on a recent Friday, Los Angeles County Fire Department received an alert about an automobile crash involving fire. The California Highway Patrol also responded, and upon arrival, crews determined that two vehicles had crashed head-on....
Prevalence of workplace accidents involving scaffolds concerning
The high number of scaffolding accidents in the construction industry nationwide, including in California, continues to cause alarm. Typical workplace accidents involving scaffolds include slip-and-fall incidents off slippery or incorrectly inclined platforms or the...
How to drive near a semi truck
Accidents with tractor trailers are the most dangerous because of the sheer size of these large trucks. Consequences include severe vehicle damage, traumatic brain injury and other major bodily harm. Fatality rates in trucking accidents have increased, according...
San Diego trash truck drivers fight for their employee rights
It is not uncommon for employers to get away with unfair deductions from the wages of employees because individual workers do not know that the same thing is happening to their colleagues. Then, when they realize that they are not alone, they typically find it easier...
Two ways to recover damages after fatal truck accidents
It is not unusual for motorists on California highways to feel threatened by big rigs sharing the roadways with them. However, a recent accident that claimed the life of a FedEx driver proves that the opposite can also apply. Reckless or negligent actions by drivers...
What you need to know about persistent and worsening headaches
If you got into a car accident and hit your head, you probably have a headache. Developing a headache is common after you experience a head injury. According to WebMD, most headaches usually go away within four weeks of the initial injury. However,...
Employee rights violation alleged for working 18 months, 24-7
California workers might find it difficult to imagine having to work 24 hours a day, seven days a week for an extended period. However, a lawsuit was recently filed in another state in which a worker claims his remuneration was below the minimum wage level. He alleges...