Given the current health concerns in California and across the United States, there are fewer people taking to the road. While this might seem to reduce the chance of a motor vehicle accident because there are not as many drivers, there are other potential hazards...
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Month: October 2020
Motor vehicle accidents: Speed a factor in weather-related crash
Wet or slippery road conditions can inherently impact a person’s ability to operate a motor vehicle. Those who fail to adjust driving behaviors during rainy weather have a greater chance of creating an unfortunate scenario. A recent collision that took place during...
Many FELA injury claims involve rail yard or track work
Railroad worker injuries in California remain higher than other industries, even though fewer fatalities are reported in this industry. FELA injury claims data shows that most injuries and deaths among railroad workers occur on the active tracks and in the rail yards....
Common causes cited for FELA injury claims
Workplace injuries in all industries have some common contributing factors. Some of the same hazards threaten office workers, construction workers and railroad workers alike. And, sadly, in all industries, most injuries are preventable. One of the contributing factors...
Someone tailgating you is irritating, distracting and dangerous. What should you do?
Because driving is such a dangerous activity, it makes sense to think that drivers would be exceedingly cautious behind the wheel. Of course, the reality of most driving situations is vastly different. In fact, you have likely witnessed many drivers who seem to throw...
Potential defendants in commercial vehicle accidents claims
Anyone in California confronted with the financial and emotional consequences of a vehicle accident might have questions about who they can recover damages from. Personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits are based on evidence of negligence. In legal claims following...