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There are things you should never do after a car accident
When California residents get into car crashes, things can be very disorienting for them. In addition to struggling with possible injuries, they may be confused about what to do next. There are police reports to file, insurance companies to contact and possible...
Safety tips for driving around semi-trucks
Most of us drive around an 18-wheeler at least once a week. These massive vehicles are essential to our country's shipping needs, but they are not without their risks. Truck divers know what safety precautions they need to take on the road, but do passenger vehicles'...
What are latent construction defects?
People often assume that construction defects will be readily apparent – a visual clue centered on poor workmanship or shoddy materials. Obvious defects such as undersized beams or understrength concrete can quickly become visually apparent during the construction...
What should you do if you suspect nursing home abuse/neglect?
While physical harm is part of nursing home abuse in California, there can be several more elements, including neglect and sexual, emotional and financial abuse. Neglect comes into play when a senior receives a lack of attention for most or all his or her emotional or...
Steps to take after a vehicle crash
No matter how careful drivers in California are, accidents still happen. Vehicle accidents understandably cause many negative reactions, but these situations need close attention to details for insurance purposes. Drivers, whether they caused the accident or not,...
2 reasons why doctors might misdiagnose a stroke
If you know someone who has suffered a stroke, you know that these events are a medical emergency. A patient’s life and health often depend on treating this condition quickly. Why, then, are around 9 percent of stroke patients misdiagnosed when they first seek...
Common behaviors from road raging drivers
Residents of California who have either experienced or witnessed incidents of road rage understand how frightening these scenes can become. Typical behavior from raging motorists who lose their tempers includes honking their horns, speeding, or tailgating another...
Driving habits to avoid: Dining while behind the wheel
Whether you are driving in the morning and take a sip from your coffee cup, or driving home after a long day and take a bite of dinner to alleviate your growing hunger pangs, you are putting yourself and other drivers at risk. Dining while driving might seem like a...
Could New Commercial Trucking Regulations Save Lives?
Every year, commercial trucks transport goods across the United States. Fleet owners and independent operators invest heavily in their trucks to ensure the highest safety and training standards. Despite these efforts, large truck crashes have increased by half since...
Immunizing Health Care Workers From Future Malpractice Claims
What is not known about the coronavirus is more than what is known. Information comes in snippets day after day. The only certainty during uncertain times is that while some age groups respond differently, no human being is immune. Health care workers on the front...
