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Drivers of passenger vehicles in Los Angeles and across California often large commercial vehicles. It is important to understand the challenges truckers face, like needing more space to stop, managing blind spots, etc. Although safety authorities underscore safety is a shared responsibility, drivers of smaller vehicles should not accept that truckers will automatically look out for them.  Best practices when navigating around large trucks  Motorists should never underestimate the weight difference between their vehicles and large trucks and buses. The slightest mistake could cause an [...]

Construction workers can face many hazards in their work and one of the most serious risks is electrocution. Workers can suffer from serious injuries caused by direct and indirect contact with live electrical equipment and wiring. Exposure to electricity is also a leading cause of death for construction workers. Prevention It’s important for workers to comply with electric safety regulations, receive training on electrical safety and work within the permit requirements for specific procedures. They [...]

Bullying is a problem in Los Angeles, across California and throughout the United States. It has gained significant attention because of the physical and emotional damage it can do to children. Steps to reduce and outright stop it are often proven to be futile. With that in mind, parents are taking the matter into their own hands while still giving their children the tools to handle it themselves. That includes classes to educate [...]

Thousands of people in Los Angeles and across California suffer personal injuries while walking or driving in parking lots of malls and other public facilities. Fortunately, documented financial and emotional damages may be recoverable in civil court if there is appropriate evidence of negligence by another party. Parking lot accidents could involve distracted drivers and pedestrians, inadequate maintenance and even the lack of security.  Distracted drivers  According to auto insurers, high-traffic vacation times and holidays [...]

Motorists in Los Angeles are always at risk of crossing paths with impaired drivers of other vehicles. Sadly, victims of drunk driving accidents often suffer injuries that adversely affect their lives and the lives of their loved ones forever. Navigating civil lawsuits to pursue damage recovery is especially complicated if medical and emotional expenses continue in the years following the accident. Examples include brain injuries and spinal cord damage that could lead to permanent disabilities. [...]

People in California are not perfect and make mistakes from time to time. This is part of being human and it is understandable that mistakes occur. Some of the mistakes are relatively harmless and do not affect people’s lives. However, other mistakes can lead to serious accidents leaving the people involved in the accident with significant injuries. This is very unfortunate and can leave the victims of the accidents in very difficult positions [...]