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When a child is bullied at school, it can have devastating effects. He or she can suffer from social, emotional and physical isolation and damage that can last long after the child leaves school. Signs of bullying and school responsibility Bullying can be physical, verbal and emotional and there are signs parents can watch out for. These include a loss of interest in school or other activities, physical signs like cuts, bruises and scratches, few [...]

When consumers purchase an item, they don’t usually think that it could harm them. However, consumers can be seriously injured by defective products. Product defects and injuries There are defects in design, defects in manufacturing and defects in warnings. A defect in design occurs when there was a foreseeable risk of harm when the product was manufactured. The product must have been manufactured as intended and used for its intended purpose. The design defect usually [...]

Despite a goal to end all traffic fatalities in Los Angeles by 2025, deaths continue to steadily climb. Sadly, fatal car accidents impact more than just the victims. California families who have lost loved ones in collisions often struggle to deal with the aftermath of deadly accidents.  Fatalities are on the rise  Data from the Los Angeles Police Department show that 289 people died in traffic accidents between Jan. 1 and Dec. 25, 2021. This is a 19% increase in fatalities [...]

Three men were killed in Anaheim when the driver of Nissan Murano failed to obey a stop light at a busy intersection on West Ball Road. The accident shows how quickly an event that at first appear to be a minor traffic offense can escalate into a serious collision with several injuries and at least one death. The accident The Nissan was heading west bound on Ball Road and failed to stop at a red [...]

Construction is an important industry in California. Not only does it employ many workers, the industry also helps build new infrastructure and homes, while performing maintenance and upkeep on existing structures. Unfortunately, it is also dangerous, and serious construction site injuries are not that uncommon.  Common construction accidents  There are many dangers both hidden and obvious on a construction site. Most people know that it’s possible to fall off scaffolding and suffer an injury. Fewer people may realize [...]

The holiday season means enjoying friends and family while making lifelong memories. While there is ample time to enjoy the holidays, some people may make the mistake of taking too far by drinking and driving. In fact, there is a noticeable increase in drunk driving during the holiday season. With an increase in dangerous drivers this holiday, here are signs you can watch out for to avoid these reckless drivers: Erratic speeds If a [...]