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If you’re a pedestrian in California, you know you face significant risks when sharing the road with vehicles, whether walking in a crosswalk or across a city block. Many people may assume that the advancements in new vehicle technology might reduce those risks, but that just isn’t the case. The facts show that pedestrians continue to be in danger despite many new vehicles coming equipped with features designed to prevent pedestrian collisions. This [...]

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. But what about inattentional blindness?  What is inattentional blindness?  According to the American Psychological Association, inattentional blindness is completely [...]

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 year. Many of the injuries happen after a slip, trip or fall. Some of the most dangerous workplaces [...]

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 elderly individuals are at higher risk of contracting and succumbing to the virus, but this number is staggering. [...]

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 could fall victim to cyberbullying. Cyberbullying involves spreading taunts or rumors through text message, social media and other sites [...]

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 is in your non-competition agreement and when it goes too far. According to Findlaw, a non-competition agreement protects your [...]