California residents enjoy a wide range of athletic and physical activities. And these activities can lead to injury from time to time, some minor and others more severe. An ACL tear, a rupture of a critical ligament in the knee, is one of the more serious injuries...
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Methods for reducing heat stress risk for construction workers
Construction workers laboring under the hot sun are a common sight in California. Their physical exertion combined with hot temperatures enhances their risk of heat stress and heat-related injuries (HRI). HRIs frequently send workers to emergency rooms. Conditions...
Car accidents and chest pain
After a car accident in California, you might not know if you have significant injuries that could lead to a lengthy recovery, surgery, or death. While chest pain is a common symptom after an accident, there's no way to know the severity of your injuries until a...
California lawmakers consider child sexual abuse bill
A bipartisan bill that is awaiting a vote in the California State Legislature could make it easier for the victims of childhood sexual abuse to hold their abusers and those that aided them or concealed their abuse accountable. Assembly Bill 452, which is also called...
Road rage and its consequences
Road rage is a growing problem on California roads and highways. It's defined as aggressive behavior or actions by a driver intended to harm or intimidate another driver or passenger. Road rage is dangerous and can lead to serious consequences, including accidents,...
Types of eye injuries suffered by California construction workers
Construction workers inherently put their eyes in danger every time they work. Therefore, they need to be aware of potential causes of injuries and take steps to prevent them. Flying debris Flying debris, like nails, dust and dirt, is often present at construction...
Are older vehicles more prone to accidents?
Safety experts and researchers often discuss various elements contributing to traffic accidents on California highways. But, one factor that isn’t highlighted enough is how the vehicle's age and condition contribute to road risk. Factors that contribute to traffic...
Who is to blame when AI causes an accident?
California residents who file lawsuits after being injured in car accidents usually take legal action against negligent drivers or their insurance companies, but things are a little more complicated when the vehicle involved was being operated by artificial...
Fatal scaffolding accident leads to interest in OSHA training
Several construction companies in California and around the country have asked the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to conduct safety training in the wake of an accident in North Carolina that claimed the lives of three workers. The three men died when...
Deadline for filing a claim for product liability in California
Imagine going through the arduous process of preparing and submitting documents for a legal claim but later finding out that your legal claim is no longer valid. This is why it is essential to act quickly and understand how the statute of limitations might impact your...