Missing Body: Presumptive Death and Wrongful Death Lawsuit
For weeks the media has been dominated by the mystery of what happened to Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, as it disappeared without conclusive evidence of crashing, landing or a hijacking. However, it is now assumed that it did crash and efforts are now underway to locate and recover the wreckage of the Boeing 777 jet,...
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Subway Door Injury and Contributory Negligence
If you have ever been a regular subway rider during rush hour in New York, Chicago, or any other city, you probably have witnessed this same scenario played out repeatedly. The subway train is in the station. The doors are about to close. Passengers run through the turnstiles, across the platform trying to board the train...
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California Workers’ Compensation
Workers’ compensation is a system of benefits mandated by state law. It provides benefits to employees who are injured on the job. Additionally, if an employee dies as a result of a work-related accident or illness, the employee’s dependents are entitled to receive death benefits. Under California’s labor code, workers’ compensation is a “no-fault” system. When...
Analyzing the Most Dangerous Roads in California
The United States Census Bureau estimated that in 2013 there were 38,332,521 people living in California. Out of those millions of residents, 24,643,432 had a state issued drivers license, inevitably driving through some of the most dangerous roads in California.
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Rear End Car Accidents & Your Right to Compensation
A rear end accident can result in no more than minor bumps with little or no damage. In other cases, the damages and injuries can be substantial, even fatal. Inattention, speeding, and/or following too closely are often cited as the reasons for a rear end collision. When this is the case, the occupants of the...
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Is A Heart Attack Covered by Workers’ Compensation?
ccident resulting in injury is usually covered by workers’ compensation insurance, with very few exceptions. So, yes, heart attacks are normally covered by state workers’ compensation laws. Unless the injuries were self-inflicted, or the employee was under the influence of alcohol or drugs at the time of the injury, the employer’s workers’ compensation insurance should provide medical care and compensation for lost wages to the injured employee, along with other possible benefits.
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Car Accident? Here Are Your Next Steps!
Be Prepared in Case of an Automobile Accident To prepare for the possibility of a car accident it would be wise to carry certain items in your vehicle including this helpful Orange County Car Accident Checklist. You will, of course, need your vehicle registration, proof of insurance, and contact information for your insurance company. You may...
Mistakes To Avoid When Sharing the Road With Large Trucks
The legal weight of an 18-wheeler – without any oversize or overweight permits – is 80,000 pounds. In contrast, the average light duty automobile in 2012 weighed 3,977 pounds, as reported by the Environmental Protection Agency. Needless to say, in accidents involving commercial trucks and passenger vehicles, the occupants of the passenger vehicles can suffer very serious personal injuries. To avoid such a devastating accident, it makes good sense to learn what mistakes to avoid when sharing the road with large trucks.
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Are Motorcycles Safe? Five Safety Tips for Riders
For those who love to ride, California offers some of the best motorcycle roads in America. The Golden State has over a thousand miles of Pacific coastline, vast stretches of arid dessert, winding mountain roads and some of the most amazing cities in the world. However, are motorcycles safe? Along with the freedom of motorcycle riding comes risk.
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Dear Motorists, Please Watch For Us! Thanks, Cyclists & Pedestrians
Walking and bicycling are healthy, economical, and environmentally friendly modes of transportation. In today’s populated cities, motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians have to share the roads — and all are responsible for safety. While motorists enjoy some protection from the vehicles they occupy, bicyclists and pedestrians are virtually unprotected and are subject to the risk of...
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