If someone suffers injuries or other damages due to the negligent actions of another person or entity, the injured party can seek compensation for those losses through a personal injury claim. Each state has unique laws concerning civil actions such as personal injury claims. It’s imperative that anyone considering filing a lawsuit knows their state’s […]
The workplace has evolved greatly since the 1950s. Gone are the days when it was perfectly acceptable for men to have a lunchtime martini and hire a secretary based on looks alone. While not every company has reached the era of full inclusion on all levels, many companies are taking great strides in eliminating discrimination […]
Despite the leaps and bounds the country and the state of California have made in terms of employment harassment, it continues to occur on a daily basis, especially in the workplace. “Quid pro quo” literally translates from Latin as “something for something” and was a term to describe one transfer as contingent upon the other. […]
It seems like such a simple question – “what do you do if you are being sexually harassed at work?” But for so many victims throughout California, the answer is anything but simple. While sexual harassment of any nature is a horrendous crime and violation that can cause lingering emotional damage on the victim, sexual […]
Brain injuries are a leading cause of motor vehicle accident-related deaths. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: In the U.S., 1.7 million people sustain a TBI each year. Of these, 52,000 lose their lives and 275,000 require hospitalization. Emergency departments treat and release around 80% of people who sustain a TBI. TBI […]
Parents trust coaches to be guides and mentors to their children. Unfortunately, there are a few individuals who take advantage of their position of authority. Sexually abusive relationships between coaches and their players aren’t uncommon and have similar warning signs. Knowing these red flags will help parents identify and intervene in inappropriate relationships. Signs of […]
Driving may seem like second nature, but it’s a complex skill that requires quick judgement, reaction time, and motor skills. Unfortunately, there are several over-the-counter and prescription drugs that may affect a driver’s ability to navigate the road effectively. Here are some of the most common medications that impair driving: Antihistamines Itchy, watery eyes, and […]
With summer still going strong, Californians in the Bay Area are enjoying the many traditions associated with the season. That includes going to Disneyland, Six Flags and many other amusement parks across the state. As recent history shows, improbable personal injuries can occur at amusement parks (like the measles outbreak at Disneyland earlier this year). […]
When drivers text, their eyes are taken off the road for an average of five seconds. If the vehicle is travelling at 55 miles per hour, it can cover 100 yards, the length of a football field, in that time. A lot can happen in 100 yards — sudden changes in road conditions, vehicles stopping […]
According to the Centers for Disease Control, 30 people die every day in the United States in drunk-driving accidents, which equates to one death every 51 minutes. To say that drunk driving is a problem in our country would be an understatement because it’s something that oftentimes leaves families and loved ones grieving and in […]
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