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There is a perfect reason for pedestrians in Los Angeles and elsewhere to feel nervous when they have to pass by a construction project that almost spills onto the sidewalk. Construction company owners must ensure that employees and passers-by are safe. Incidents such as the death of a woman in another state who walked past a construction zone could have severe legal consequences for the construction firm. What makes a construction site safe? Reportedly, a [...]

After a trying and difficult year, people are slowly trying to return to some semblance of normalcy in Los Angeles and across California. Part of that is gathering with friends. When at a house party, few are expecting there to be accidents with injuries, hospitalizations and the potential for catastrophic damage. However, structural defects, dangerous circumstances and other problems can spark unforeseen incidents. After this type of accident occurs, it is important to [...]

Summer is approaching and as more people spend time outdoors, California drivers may encounter more pedestrians on local roads. When vehicles and walkers, joggers, and other pedestrians cross paths, dangerous collisions can occur. In some circumstances, preventable pedestrian accidents are caused by the negligence and poor choices of distracted and irresponsible drivers. There are many proactive steps that drivers can take to avoid and prevent pedestrian accidents. This post will identify some of the [...]

Many Los Angeles area residents work in the construction industry. These jobs usually pay well and allow a person to comfortably support their family. But construction jobs can also be dangerous. Thousands of workers are injured or even killed on construction sites across the U.S. each year. One source of these injuries is scaffolding. OSHA scaffolding statistics Many construction workers use scaffolding in their jobs. In fact, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) [...]

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Now that California’s theme parks, beach resorts, clubs, restaurants and other tourist attractions are beginning to open back up, some having been closed for a year or more, more people will be flocking to California to enjoy what should be a relaxing vacation. Some vacationers choose to travel to restaurants, hotels and area attractions by hailing a ride-sharing service, such as Uber or Lyft. However, what happens if you are in a ride-sharing accident? [...]