Learn about common types of big rig truck accidents and their causes Some semi-trucks can weigh in at over 80,000 pounds, and smaller commercial trucks weigh about 26,000 pounds. These trucks can cause significant damage and injuries if you or a loved one is involved in an accident with them. Roughly 8% of all accidents…

Learn what kinds of issues can prevent you from receiving your benefits. Although all California employers of any size are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance, this doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s easy for injured workers to get the help they need. You may find it difficult to navigate the workers’ compensation injury reporting process…

Dashboard screens can take drivers’ attention off the road for 40 seconds at a time For as long as people have been driving, there have been distractions. However, advances in technology have continued to create new and ever more enticing distractions in the form of smartphones, tablets, and other screens. Now, it is increasingly common…

Learn why it is so important to seek compensation for medical bills after a personal injury accident Just about everyone will agree that it is not fair for an innocent individual to have to suffer for someone else’s mistakes. To put this in the context of a personal injury accident, it is not fair for…

Learn about 4 factors that can make night vision worsen with age According to the CDC, there is a noticeable uptick in fatal crash rates starting when drivers turn 70. Fatal crash rates are highest among drivers 85 and over. There are many reasons that older drivers are more likely to be involved in fatal…

Learn about common symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome Carpal tunnel syndrome is a type of repetitive motion injury that affects thousands of Americans, especially office workers who spend a lot of type typing on computers. This condition can range from an annoyance to a debilitating problem that can affect work performance, and sometimes ultimately leave…

The quality evidence contained in a police report can help make your case for compensation stronger Any time a car accident results in serious injury or death, it is actually mandatory to report the accident to local law enforcement within 24 hours, whether that be city police or California Highway Patrol. If you were the…

Tips for handing sexual harassment you may witness at work Sexual harassment is a serious problem that is more pervasive than most people think. Part of the difficulty in understanding the full extent of sexual harassment in the workplace is that the numbers are based on reported incidents, and many incidents likely go unreported due…

Learn what the law says about how drivers and pedestrians should behave at crosswalks Accidents involving pedestrians and motor vehicles are likely to result in serious injuries. Depending on how fast the vehicle was traveling at the time of the collision, the pedestrian might suffer a few bumps and bruises or catastrophic injuries including spinal…

The poor condition of roads and bridges can lead to car accidents Each year, the American Society of Civil Engineers releases an Infrastructure Report Card evaluating the state of roads, bridges and other vital components of our nation’s infrastructure. The most recent report was pretty dismal, for California and for the United States as a…