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When it comes to motor vehicle safety, even a momentary lapse of judgment can make the difference between life and death. With over 26 million drivers in the state of California, it is hardly surprising that even cautious motorists may find themselves at risk while on the road.  Unfortunately, all too often careless or distracted drivers can make matters much worse. According to a recent study by the American Automobile Association, in 2017 [...]

Pedestrian accident victims suffer in a lot of different ways and the consequences of each accident vary from one to the next. While physical challenges such as immobility and high levels of pain are common, there are many other hardships that the victims of these accidents often endure. For example, financial problems are common and many people who are hit by vehicles while walking or jogging struggle with medical costs, the inability to [...]

As someone who makes your living working as a general contractor, you probably recognize the fact that construction is a complex industry and that there are many different areas in which things might go wrong. If you are not careful, a lawsuit filed against you could, at best, cost you considerable money, and at worst, it could potentially cost you your ability to continue to work in the construction industry.  Arguably your strongest [...]

As a construction worker, you know you risk falling almost on a daily basis. Why? Because you must work on roofs, tall ladders and/or scaffolding to do so many of your jobs. Should you fall from one of these, you could sustain a life-changing traumatic brain injury.  Per the Mayo Clinic, when you receive a head injury, its force can cause your head and neck to violently jerk forward and backward. Your brain within [...]

There are many cats living all over the state of California, which means there are also many cat owners. However, not every cat has a home. Unfortunately, it is impossible to determine if a stray cat is friendly. This is hard to tell even with a friend or family member’s cat. Sometimes, petting an unknown cat results in a bite attack. This can be more serious than you think. About cat bites First, [...]

It’s every parent’s nightmare: learning that your special needs child has been mistreated at school. Perhaps they’ve been bullied or assaulted. Even more horrifying, maybe they’ve been sexually abused or raped. All too often, the culprits are not staff or adults, but other students. And all too often, an investigation uncovers a disturbing pattern of abuse that has gone unnoticed and unchecked. Digging deeper to get answers Why is this abuse so prevalent [...]