Every driver should realize that distractions cause accidents and injuries. However, more than half of drivers admit to making phone calls while driving, and 45 percent to sending or reading a text. So, knowing that cell phone use while driving is dangerous doesn’t seem to stop many of us from doing it. Indeed, a study […]
read moreReports show that 4.48 billion people currently use social media worldwide, and the average social media user engages with 6.6 various social media platforms. Pew Research Center similarly reported that 72 percent of the public now uses social media, with the most common websites being YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Snapchat, Twitter, and Reddit. Despite […]
read moreIt is no surprise to learn that car crashes are one of the most common causes of injuries in the United States, and the National Safety Council (NSC) reported that more people died in motor vehicle accidents in 2020 than 2019, marking an increase following a 95 percent reduction in motor vehicle deaths between 1913 […]
read moreMotorcycle accidents happen, even though you take extra precautions on the road—it just can’t be avoided. That’s why it’s crucial to be extremely prepared. In this blog, we will discuss everything you can do to minimize injury and avoid legal trouble after a motorcycle accident. 1. Secure Yourself to Safety — Leave the Bike! We […]
read moreWorkplace violence is becoming increasingly common in California. Workplace violence, usually in the form of physical violence or the threat of the same, creates a risk to the health and safety of one or more firm employees. The violence does not have to be the act of an employee of the company but can be […]
read moreDriving a truck is a long-haul job, with trips crossing the United States and, often, time pressure due to perishable cargo. However, these long hours can lead to driver fatigue. Driver fatigue can lead to catastrophic results, which is why the states and the federal government impose strict limits on the consecutive and cumulative hours […]
read moreIn California, you can legally claim the intentional infliction of emotional distress (IIED). You could have a case if the defendant’s outrageous conduct causes you emotional distress. The behavior must have been done intentionally or with complete disregard for how it would affect you. These cases usually involve an employer emotionally abusing an employee. With […]
read morePITTSBURG, CA – 2 adults and 3 children die in fatal crash early Thursday morning in Contra Costa County near Pittsburg, CA. CHP was alerted to a driver heading the wrong way on Highway 4 around 12:10 am. The driver was in a Hyundai Elantra traveling eastbound in the westbound lanes. The Hyundai driver continued […]
read moreWALNUT CREEK, CA – A fire broke out Monday morning in a Walnut Creek townhome claiming 2 lives, according to the Contra Costa County Fire Department. The two-alarm fire originated at the Countrywood Townhomes. Firefighters arrived on scene about 6:30 a.m. to a two-story townhome at 1721 Countrywood Ct. Upon arrival, 1 of the 3 […]
read moreREDWOOD CITY, CA – Friday November 4, 2022, Grace Spiridon, 42, and Greg Ammen, 44, were involved in a fatal car accident in Redwood City, CA. The couple were driving around with their 7-year-old twins when the accident occurred. Both twins were transported to nearby Stanford Hospital to treat minor injuries. Unfortunately, police report Grace […]
read morePALO ALTO, CA – According to Stanford law enforcement water polo coach Dante Dettamanti died Tuesday after crashing his bicycle on Canada Road. On Tuesday, November 7, 2022, Redwood City CHP office received a call around 4:05 pm. According to CHP spokesman Officer Art Montiel, cyclist collided with a San Mateo County Public Works Department […]
read moreSomeone’s negligence causes some accidents. For example, your car accident could be caused by another driver rear-ending you at a stop sign. You may be entitled to compensation for your losses if you have serious injuries. To ensure you receive adequate compensation for your damages, it is necessary to send a demand letter to […]
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