When Are Employers Liable Under California Heat Stroke Law?

California heat stroke law requires companies to ensure that employees working outside have access to adequate shade and water when temperatures exceed 80°F (with additional measures and protections for temperatures of 95°F and above) through CIV § 3395, the Cal/OSHA Heat Illness Prevention Standard. Unfortunately, not all companies follow these essential rules.

Why is Distracted Driving a Problem, Especially for Teen Drivers?

The list of distractions that drivers must contend with on the road continues to grow, as smartphones, music, podcasts, and even billboards all compete for the attention of those behind the wheel. In the current era, it’s hard enough for adults to stay focused while driving - let alone teenagers. Unfortunately, all too often this results in serious injuries caused by distracting driving accidents.

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Can I Sue For a Car Accident Caused by Mechanical Failure?

If you’ve been in an automotive collision and you believe it may have been caused by faulty repairs or negligent work on your car, you may be wondering what legal options are available to you. You may also be wondering “Can you sue a mechanic for not fixing your car?” The short answer is “Yes, you can.”

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Why Do Car Crashes Happen? 2020’s Rise in Fatalities Explained

In 2020, a record low number of cars were on the road. At the same time, a high record number of fatal crashes occurred. Preliminary data from the National Safety Council shows that an estimated 42,060 people died in motor vehicle accidents in 2020, which is an 8% increase from 2019. This sharp increase in fatalities during historically mild traffic conditions has left road safety officials wondering: “Why do car crashes happen when our roads are emptier than ever before?”

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Asking All the Right Personal Injury Interview Questions

Injuries can be frustrating, painful, and traumatic experiences. If you’ve suffered a personal injury, you might have concerns about speaking to an attorney, and wonder what questions a lawyer would ask a client in situations like yours.

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Who is Responsible for Self-Driving Car Accidents?

In 2019, there were more than 31 million cars worldwide with at least some level of autonomous capabilities – a number that is forecasted to surpass 54 million in 2024. As the number of cars on the road with even partial automated functionality continues to grow, so too do the legal issues with autonomous vehicles, including the debate over who is responsible for self-driving car accidents in the United States.

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Hiring the Right Riverside Construction Accident Lawyers

Since the early 2000s, Riverside, California continues to reap the rewards of a $1.57 billion federal investment to improve infrastructure, roads, and parks. Between 2010 and 2014, the Riverside Renaissance saw a small city of just over 300,000 people experience a flip in job growth to the positive, from -1.6% to 3.7%.

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Can Biden’s Infrastructure Plan Reduce Bad Car Accidents?

In the decades that followed the invention of the automobile, bad car accidents increasingly became a hazard in the United States, with deaths per capita rising steadily before reaching a plateau in the 1970s. By the early ‘90s, motor vehicle fatalities had declined significantly (largely due to safety improvements such as airbags, which have been reported to reduce driver deaths by roughly 11%).

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Hiring a Lawyer After a Freeway Shooting

reeway shootings are not a new phenomenon in the United States, but they are certainly on the rise. Whether it be a case of road rage, gang violence or disturbing pranks, the number of people affected by and injured in a freeway shooting continues to increase.

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Hiring a Lawyer – 10 Questions to Ask After a Fall

When you’ve become the victim of a slip and fall accident, it’s difficult to know what next steps you should take to secure compensation for your injuries and other losses. To represent your interests in negotiations with insurance companies, you should always consult with an attorney, like those at Avrek Law, to discuss the details of your specific personal injury case.

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