Children are the most vulnerable people in society. They rely on you for everything. That includes keeping them safe. Whether you have children of your own or have other people's children in your home in California, there are some things you can do to keep them...
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Month: March 2018
What is the history of FELA?
The Federal Employers Liability Act is a special law that offers protection to railroad workers. Because it is a federal law, it will protect you if you work in California or any other state. You may wonder why there is a special law for railroad workers and why...
What is the statute of limitations for personal injury?
Premises liability cases in California often fall under the area of personal injury. It could be someone came on your property and fell on ice, getting injured. Perhaps someone fell down your front steps on your porch and was injured. Whatever, the case may be, it is...
Can your personality change after a brain injury?
Even if a person in California has been fortunate enough to survive a traumatic brain injury as a result of a motor vehicle accident, loved ones often find that their friend or family member has changed afterward, particularly in personality or temperament. The...
Motorcyclists more likely to die in motor vehicle collisions
The roads are designed to provide safe and convenient passage for motorists. Due to many factors, accidents and fatalities in the Oakland area are often unavoidable, especially for motorcyclists. They may be smaller than cars and trucks and require less space to...
Determining fault in an accident with a driverless car
Studies repeatedly find that human error is the cause of most car and truck accidents. The takeaway is that accidents are preventable, that a human caused the accident by doing something wrong. In legal terms, this is referred to as a negligent driver: someone who...