For those employed in the construction industry, it is no surprise that this type of work is fraught with injury risks. The four most common construction accidents are falling from heights, being struck by objects, being caught in equipment or machines and...
If you must have your day in court, make it a good day
Month: September 2018
Targeting the state of California for wrongful death
In addition to the heartbreak of losing someone you love, an unexpected death in the family sends out ripples that are difficult to predict. Such a death has a profound impact on the deceased's loved ones and the loss often leads to financial hardships as well. While...
What contributes to lawyer malpractice? 3 big mistakes
When you hire a lawyer, you expect that they know what they're doing. You trust them to follow through on what they say. And you rely on them to avoid missteps that could cost you your rights.When lawyers make mistakes - and you suffer the consequences - it often...
Both drivers killed in fiery crash on 105 Freeway
Collisions involving commercial trucks can shut down Southern California freeways for hours on end. Many of us have been stranded on the road in the aftermath of one of these crashes. The real victims, of course, are usually those in the vehicles that collided.Last...
Are electric scooters a recipe for disaster?
Walk around Santa Monica and you're bound to see several of them: the pay-as-you-go electric scooters that are all the rage. They're convenient when you need to go a short distance, fast. But they can also be dangerous. Learn more about how to use them safely:...
Some classes of blood-pressure drugs do more harm than good
High blood pressure is a common medical condition. Also called hypertension, it affects roughly one in three Americans, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And seventy percent of sufferers take medication for it.Yet two classes of drugs...