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Scaffolding used in construction creates injury risks
Construction often requires workers to do their job far above the ground. Instead of teetering on top of ladders, it is common practice for workers to use scaffolding to reach the worksite. Scaffolding is better than ladders in a number of ways. A single scaffolding… Read more
How a business’ negligence plays a role in your slip and fall
It only takes a second for a routine visit to a business to become a life-altering ordeal. All of a sudden, you find yourself falling, and the result is a head injury, back injury or broken bone. Now you can’t work and have to worry… Read more
These 3 tips can help you avoid a drunk driving crash
Thanksgiving is nearly here, and with it comes an increased risk of collisions with drunk drivers. It’s fairly common for people to have a few drinks with Thanksgiving dinner, but the entire holiday weekend is problematic as a result of people coming to visit family… Read more
Catastrophic injuries are costly, compensation might help
People who are involved in accidents can suffer from a host of injuries. Some of these are worse than others, and they are known as catastrophic injuries. These are injuries that have a host of impacts on a person’s life. They are sometimes temporary, but… Read more
Addressing the Fatal Four improves construction site safety
There are so many things that can go wrong at a construction site. It is imperative that all employers who have employees in these areas have a proper safety protocol in place to reduce the risk that something is going to happen that leads to… Read more
Do not run away from a charging dog
When a dog that you do not know charges you on the street, your instinct is to run away. Don’t do it. This is only going to make the situation worse. For instance, imagine that you go out for a jog. You do not see… Read more
Lesser known impacts of spinal cord injuries
Thinking about a spinal cord injury often conjures up thoughts of paralysis. What many people don’t realize is that there are many things that happen beyond the inability to move the arms and legs that can occur in these cases. Sometimes, these are the effects… Read more
Great risks come from falls, older Americans at an increased risk
Slip-and-fall accidents lead to severe injuries. Unfortunately, many different things can lead to this type of incident. No matter how old the person who falls is, they might suffer from broken bones. The risk of this happening is more significant for older people because of… Read more
What compensation comes from a wrongful death lawsuit?
California has robust laws in place to protect people who are the victims of corporate malfeasance, wrongful acts or neglect on the part of a business or an individual. Of course, you need to understand your rights before you can reasonably assert them. When someone… Read more
Falling merchandise and collapsing shelves are serious hazards
Stores want to ensure that they have the merchandise that its customers want. Unfortunately, some of these retailers don’t keep safety in mind when they are planning the storage of products. They may overload shelves, which can lead to very serious injuries to customers and… Read more
Know your options for dealing with catastrophic injuries
A catastrophic injury can change the course of your life. It will impact your ability to live as you always have. It might even mean that you are unable to work. Because of this, you might choose to seek compensation after the accident. Compensation can… Read more
Three hidden dangers could risk your child’s safety in pools
Most children love swimming and will play in the water with friends and neighbors whenever they get the chance. Parents of young children may enforce rules for swimming, such as requiring the children to wear life jackets or swim only when supervised. Rules like these… Read more
Third-party claims can arise from construction accidents
Construction workers count on specific tools to do their jobs every day. They should be able to use them without having to worry about the tools being defective. Unfortunately, there are times when a defective tool causes an injury on the job site. The interesting… Read more
Type of spinal cord injury can impact recovery
A spinal cord injury must be taken seriously so that you don’t make it any worse. You have to find out as much as you can about the injury you have because you might need the information in the future. One instance in which this… Read more
Big box stores should do more to protect customers
People who shop at stores think that the stores will work to ensure that they have a safe environment. While it is true that they will try to do some preventative measures, there are many they might miss. When a customer suffers an injury at… Read more
Why do little dogs seem more aggressive?
While large-breed dogs certainly can be aggressive, do you ever feel like it’s the small breeds that seem the most like they want to harm you? Do they show you these signs of aggressive behavior far more often than their larger counterparts? Some of it… Read more
Do you avoid risky behaviors when driving near semitrailers?
Collisions between semitrailers and passenger vehicles can cause significant damage and often result in the occupants of the smaller vehicle being severely injured. Truck drivers are held to high standards to help prevent these collisions. However, some collisions are unintentionally caused by other motorists who… Read more
Function recovery is possible in some spinal cord injuries
Spinal cord injuries are serious matters, but they aren’t all the same. There are two classifications of this type of injury that all damage falls into. The first is that you have a complete spinal cord injury. This means that the spinal cord is damaged… Read more
Safety protocol must be followed at construction sites
There are many different accidents that can come with construction work. One of the top priorities of construction companies must be reducing the risk of these hazards. It is imperative that they develop protocol and procedures that are clearly conveyed to the workers. This can… Read more
Carl D. Barnes Has Been Nominated and Accepted as a Two Years AIOPIA’S 10 Best in California For Client Satisfaction
The American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys has recognized the exceptional performance of California’s Personal Injury Attorney Carl D. Barnes as Two Years 10 Best Personal Injury Attorneys for Client Satisfaction. The American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys is a third-party attorney rating organization that… Read more
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