Brain injuries are a very serious medical condition. Even very minor Brain injuries require medical care and attention. It is difficult to assess injuries to the brain because they cannot be seen in most cases without using special equipment. In addition, some...
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Month: August 2017
The three types of distracted driving
While most drivers in California have heard about how dangerous distracted driving is, there are many who still do not understand exactly what qualifies as a distraction. If you are in this group, you may be surprised to realize that distractions can fall into one of...
Do automated cars make for lazy drivers?
Human error has long been the leading cause of car accidents. In theory, this means that removing error-prone conditions should improve safety, which is one of the reasons why cars are becoming more automated each year.Relaxed drivers are less attentive Driverless...
Dog bite laws and rental insurance
When a dog bite occurs, thoughts of liability usually come up immediately. The person bitten wants compensation for his or her injuries. The dog owner begins to worry about paying for such damages, and the landlord of the property may even be concerned about his or...
Why railroad workers need underinsured/uninsured motorist coverage
Under the Federal Employers Liability Act, your railroad employer is required to provide a reasonably safe working environment. This is true whether you are working on your railroad’s property, a third-party owned industry yard, or any other place related to...
Railroad workers: Is your employer doing everything it should to keep you safe?
Many jobs in the railroad industry come with a certain degree of danger. That is why a number of regulations exist aimed at holding railroad companies to a high standard of safety. Unfortunately, those companies often fall short. Railroad responsibilities under FELAIn...
How do I submit FELA injury claims?
If you suffer an injury at work in California that is covered under the Federal Employers' Liability Act, you must file a claim using the proper forms and within the time limit to qualify for coverage. It is up to you to understand your rights and know what to do to...
Caught red-handed: Railroad companies destroy evidence
For obvious reasons, a train crash may seem like a difficult event to cover up. Nevertheless, railroad companies have been caught red-handed multiple times trying to destroy or hide evidence related to train crashes and employee injuries, in order to defeat claims...
Amputations and the legal repercussions
While a large majority of amputations in the United States are related to vascular disease such as diabetes, a substantial number of amputations are due to a catastrophic injury. Whether it is the loss of a finger or lower limb, an amputation can make the smallest of...