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Every day in California, numerous people go to work on construction job sites. These people might work on what some may consider to be small remodeling jobs at a personal residence, or they may be at massive commercial sites where completely new and large structures are being built from the ground up. Regardless of the size or scope of the work to be completed, construction workers face some serious risks of being injured or [...]

Food allergies are nothing new to California residents. It is common for schools to send notices home warning parents of a child with a serious allergy and requesting that no snacks or meals containing the allergen be sent to the school. Like many parents, however, you might not realize that food allergy bullying is also common. Many children with allergies are targeted because of their allergies and can be put at significant risk.  [...]

Companies, such as Uber, use workers who are independent contractors. This is different than an employee because this type of worker does not receive benefits or other perks that come with being an actual employee of the company. However, California recently passed a new law about independent contractors that makes it a bit harder to put workers under this classification. According to Forbes, the sticking point is that in California, if a gig worker does [...]

Uber, Lyft and other rideshare apps are widely used in California’s major cities. Unfortunately, using the convenient apps is not always safe. Cincinnati.com ran a story on the fatal outcome of a missing college student who mistakenly entered a vehicle she thought was an Uber vehicle before her subsequent murder. To help rideshare users stay safe, UCSF Risk Management and Insurance Services offers several insights. Passengers should keep these tips in mind the next time they use [...]

In California and elsewhere, women report sexual harassment and sexual assault from ridesharing companies like Uber. To reduce their chances of becoming victims, some women would rather request a female driver. Is this possible? While the answer is no, RideGuru shares companies that only employ female drivers. Safety and peace of mind are essential for ridesharing passengers who feel especially vulnerable. Companies that only employ female drivers To keep from taking chances with Uber and [...]

Auto accidents have many different causes, including those which are relatively unusual. For example, some wrecks are the result of birds or even insects. So, how could a bird or a bug cause a crash? First of all, they can be very distracting, whether they interfere with a driver’s ability to see the road or cause a driver to panic and lose control of their vehicle. To some people, this may seem like [...]