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What duty of care does a property owner owe you?
When you sustain an injury after slipping and falling on another person’s property, you might immediately assume that the property owner is liable for your injury expenses. Yet is that truly the case? In many situations, that assumption holds true. Yet the extent a property… Read more
What electric shock can do to the body
Part of what makes an electric shock injury so dangerous is that the signs may not show up for days afterward. This can make it difficult to know the full extent of the injury. An electric shock can disrupt the functioning in more than one… Read more
Motorcycle passengers more prone to TBIs than drivers
Common sense might tell you that you run a greater risk of suffering a serious head injury when you are the person driving a motorcycle, as opposed to riding on the back of it. However, research suggests otherwise. According to Reuters, your risk of suffering… Read more
3 safety tips for holiday weekend travel
As summer draws to a close, many families take advantage of the long Labor Day weekend to make one last road trip before cold weather sets in. The greater volume of vehicles on the road can put you at risk for traffic accidents. With careful… Read more
Is that post-crash concussion a health risk?
California drivers like you may end up injured in a wreck. The most common areas of injury focus on the neck, back and head. If you get a head injury, you are most likely to suffer through a concussion. What should you know about these… Read more
A shopping cart may leave your child with a serious injury
As a parent, you want to expose your child to as many experiences as possible. While there are a variety of ways to accomplish this objective, your local supermarket or big-box store provides many learning opportunities. Unfortunately, though, the young one in your family may… Read more
Recovering from a car crash on your own
Often, when people are involved in motor vehicle collisions, they turn to loved ones for support and guidance. However, if you live alone and do not have any close friends or family members in your life, we realize the additional hardships that you will likely… Read more
Is inattentional blindness dangerous to drivers?
California drivers like you often share the road with many other people. At times, these other drivers do unpredictable or dangerous things. Many dangerous driving behaviors fall into the category of distracted driving. When people discuss distracted driving, they often refer to drowsy driving. Texting… Read more
How driver exhaustion leads to crashes
California drivers like you face many dangers on the road. Some of these dangers are surprising and unavoidable. They come out of nowhere. Others are avoidable but still put lives at risk. Distracted driving falls under this category. Drowsy driving falls under the distracted driving… Read more
What are torts and how do they factor in premises liability?
“Tort” is a legal term for a wrongful action or inaction that brings harm to a person, according to FindLaw. If you have sustained an injury on a California property, you can generally seek compensation for medical bills, lost wages and sometimes pain and suffering.… Read more
Navigating changes in relationships with a TBI
Victims of a traumatic brain injury in California may experience side effects in multiple areas of their life including their career, physical activity, lifestyle and relationships. People who have a TBI may notice changes in their relationships including the roles that each contributor takes. Understanding… Read more
How can pool owners reduce risk?
With summer right around the corner, owners of swimming pools will be opening them up for the season. While a home pool is a great feature to have, it also entails quite a few risks. That is why it is crucial that swimming pool owners… Read more
At the amusement park, be on the lookout for safety risks
From lazy river raft rides to gravity-defying roller coasters, amusement parks offer vacationers thrills of all sorts. Unfortunately, these rides are not always as safe as one might assume—even when parkgoers follow all the rules. According to a report by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety… Read more
What happens in a spinal cord injury?
If you are like most people, you have heard references to the spinal cord, but you may not fully know what it is or what an injury to the spinal cord entails. Contrary to its name, the spinal cord is not just one cord or… Read more
Explaining an accident to young children
Motor vehicle crashes are tough for parents for many reasons. Not only do injuries prevent many from taking care of daily responsibilities (especially when a victim is hospitalized or immobilized for a period of time), but the financial problems that arise in the wake of… Read more
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