The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), a division of the U.S. Department of Transportation, has a set of regulations that govern truck operators. Employers, unfortunately, often ignore these regulations. These rules address criminal background checks, medical checks, hours of operation, and other regulations and when they are ignored, every driver on the road is […]
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Tire blowouts can happen without warning. You may witness a tire blowout driving down the freeway or sitting at a red light. No matter where you are, you have little time to react. Tire blowouts can cause the driver to lose control. Despite the driver taking proper action, they can still lose control of the
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Whether a fall happens at home or work, they can result in devastating events with lifelong consequences for those who experience them. Medical expenses, lost wages from missing work, long-term care, pain and suffering, and a host of other economic and non-economic costs contribute to the financial and emotional burden injuries from falls can create.
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While car accidents aren’t the only cause of neck injuries, they are one of the most common. To make sure you put your well-being first, after you suffer an injury from any accident, seek medical attention right away. Neck injuries have the potential to become debilitating. Once you see a doctor, a seasoned personal injury
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When you are injured because of negligence on the part of another person, you may have the basis for a legal claim against the party responsible for your injuries. Under California’s personal injury laws, should you prove the other party acted in a reckless manner, you can file a claim against them. Many people do
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Pursuing a civil claim following a serious car accident is your right under California law. How much to expect depends upon a variety of factors, including the severity of your injuries and the number of liable parties involved. A car accident lawyer can help you navigate a claim by representing your best interest throughout the
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A car accident is a sudden event that leaves you feeling stunned and overwhelmed. The first action you may take is to check yourself over for signs of an obvious injury. The relief of no bleeding or other symptoms can leave you with a false impression that you are fine. The true danger is that
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