California drivers face many dangers on the road. Some are unavoidable. Others are. Distracted driving often falls into the latter category. But did you know that some types of distracted driving are unintentional? Most types involve decisions that drivers make a conscious choice for. This includes checking electronic devices or driving without getting enough sleep. [...]
Pratfalls are a staple of comedy. Slips, trips and falls might seem hilarious in the movies. There is nothing funny about a mishap that happens on a construction site. United States Bureau of Labor’s statistics reported that almost 3 million people were hurt on the job in 2018. There were also over 5,000 job-related deaths that [...]
The coronavirus is disproportionately impacting nursing home residents. In a report issued on June 4, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, which oversees most nursing homes in the United States, estimated that almost 32,000 residents have died of the virus, more than a quarter of all COVID-19 deaths in the country. It’s well-known that [...]
In this digital age, not only are adults using technology day in and day out for both professional and personal use, but children are also learning how to use digital tools at a very young age. So, it’s crucial to keep in mind that anytime your child is using a computer or mobile device, they [...]
When you are onboarding at a new company, it is important to understand the paperwork that you are signing. Many employers require new employees to sign a non-competition agreement when they join on for work. Non-competition agreements are not illegal and they do not necessarily impinge upon your rights. However, it is important to understand what [...]
Most motor vehicle accidents stem from driver error. Yet, assigning fault in collisions involving autonomous vehicles is not so easy. While operators often face fault, their liability can depend on whether they exhibited negligence or not. And on occasion, system errors may also be at play. Driver negligence Currently, the United States recognizes six stages of vehicle [...]
