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Bicycle Accident & Injury Prevention 101: Useful Hints All Cyclists Should Know
As a popular form of transportation and exercise, bicycles are incredibly common on American roadways. Intermingling with motorists in much larger, ...
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Cerebral Palsy Could Soon Be Identified Hours After Birth
To treat the catastrophic birth injury of cerebral palsy ( CP ), early detection and diagnosis are crucial. The sooner CP can be positively ...
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Cerebral Palsy: Permanent or Treatable?
Several thousand children in the United States are born each year with cerebral palsy (CP), a form of birth injury that can cause both mental and ...
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Overview of Burn Injury Claims: Causes, Severity & Liability
According to the American Burn Association (ABA), nearly 10 Americans will lose their lives to fires and burn injuries every day. More than ten times ...
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I Was Hurt Riding a Bus - Who Can I Sue?
A crucial component of any personal injury claim is pinpointing liability so a claim can be brought against the correct party. Determining liability ...
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How Does Alcohol Affect a Motorist?
Drinking and driving is never the right choice. Yet drunk driving crash statistics consistently show that thousands of Americans make this mistake ...
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Cottonelle Recalls Flushable Wipes Due to Bacteria Scare
The start of the coronavirus pandemic in the United States was marked by a surprisingly large number of people buying as many toiletries as they could ...
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How to Combat Workplace Discrimination
It’s an unfortunate truth that workplace discrimination is everywhere – in fact, experts say that it may be even more prevalent than we realize, as ...
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Severe Emotional Trauma Caused by Dog Bites
Dog bites and animal attacks can leave the victim with permanent scars and disabilities. The physical injuries suffered in such an incident are often ...
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Understanding Misclassification: Exempt vs. Non-Exempt Employees
Under the California Labor Code, all employees are required to receive overtime pay when they earn it, as well as proper meal and rest breaks, and a ...
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Breaking and Entering Story Has a Wild Twist Complete with Toilet Paper Roses
It’s your worst nightmare: Someone has broken into your home. However, what if they broke into your home and didn’t steal or destroy anything? Such is ...
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How Does Alcohol Affect a Motorist?
Drinking and driving is never the right choice. Yet drunk driving crash statistics consistently show that thousands of Americans make this mistake ...
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Holiday Fire Hazards: Defective Lights, Decorations & More
The holiday season for most people means turning their household into glowing, festive places of merriment with the help of lights and decorations. ...
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Proving Workplace Discrimination
Multiple federal and state laws protect workers from workplace discrimination , which is commonly defined as adverse employment action against a ...
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Is Lane Splitting Legal for California Motorcyclists?
Most California motorists are well-acquainted with the practice of lane splitting, where a motorcyclist drives on the lines between rows of stopped or ...
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How Serious Can Whiplash Be?
If you have ever experienced a rear-end crash or you know someone who has, you may have heard of the term whiplash. Whiplash occurs when sudden ...
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Dog Food Brand Recalls Over Fears of Unsafe Toxicity Levels
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced that three dog food brands have voluntarily recalled some of their products due to concerns ...
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Can Medical Malpractice Mean Not Taking Action?
An act of medical malpractice is generally just that: an act or action. You have probably heard stories of surgeons operating on the wrong person or ...
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Serious Injuries Suffered by Pedestrian Accident Victims
In the average pedestrian accident , the severe injuries suffered by a pedestrian will be far worse than any injuries reported in the average car ...
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How Personal Injury Claims are Being Affected by the Coronavirus Pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic continues to complicate day-to-day life across America, months after quarantine procedures first began in most states. Here ...
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What Does “Open & Obvious” Mean in Premises Liability Cases?
The general idea of premises liability law is that a property owner or controller has the responsibility to protect guests, visitors, customers, and ...
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Dog Food Brand Recalls Over Fears of Unsafe Toxicity Levels
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced that three dog food brands have voluntarily recalled some of their products due to concerns ...
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Construction Zone Driving Tips: Pay Attention & Follow Directions
In California, the highways are notorious for being constantly under construction. The I-5 in particular is ridiculed for its poor conditions that are ...
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Who Is Liable for a Self-Driving Vehicle Accident?
It’s estimated that 94% of all car accidents are caused by human error. Whether due to speeding, drunk driving, or another form of negligence, car ...
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Proving Liability in a Holiday Skiing Accident
Californians who want a White Christmas need to head up a mountain to get it. While up there, it is quite common to hit up the ski slopes for a ...
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Spinal Cord Injury Treatments are Expensive
The consequences of a spinal cord injury can include paralysis, debilitation, chronic pain, and much more. While these health conditions are severe, ...
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Fatal Train Accident in San Jose Raises Pedestrian Safety Questions
News sources reported a fatal train accident in San Jose, California Tuesday afternoon after a VTA light rail train struck and killed a pedestrian. ...
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Three Car Insurance Company Tactics That Trick Most People
If you were recently in a car accident , then you have also likely been contacted by an auto insurance company recently. When they reach out to ...
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Am I Entitled to Overtime Pay?
Under California law, full employees are entitled to overtime pay once they work more than 40 hours in a work week, or 8 hours in a work day. However, ...
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Know Your Rights as a Whistleblower in California
When organizations engage in illicit practices or unethical behavior, it’s imperative that courageous people within those groups stand up and hold ...
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Tesla Model S Crashes in Florida & Bursts Into Flames, Killing Driver
Authorities in Broward County, Florida are reporting the death of a man whose Tesla Model S crashed on Sunday, February 24 th , 2019. The violent ...
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Know Your Rights as a Whistleblower in California
When organizations engage in illicit practices or unethical behavior, it’s imperative that courageous people within those groups stand up and hold ...
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