Coinciding with the shopping season is the annual slip-and-fall season -- which puts holiday shoppers in more danger every year than they realize. When the owner of a building or property fails to take reasonable precautions to keep people from slips and falls,...
Year: 2017
What are the biggest dangers to drivers in the fall?
Fall is a gorgeous time of year -- but it's also hazardous for drivers. A lot of drivers forget just how dangerous the season can really be. Here are some tips that can help keep you safe behind the wheel this fall: 1. Be conscious of the increasing darkness It starts...
Go to the emergency room at the first sign of brain trauma
Could a simple slip-and-fall injury actually cause brain damage? Absolutely. As the old saying goes, "It isn't the fall that hurts you -- it's the landing." It doesn't matter whether you're falling off a ladder or simply tripping over a hole in a shopping center's...
Tips for women: Staying safe at the mall while holiday shopping
For a lot of early shoppers, the holiday shopping season has already started, and malls are gearing up their sales to capture those early holiday dollars. If you're a woman who usually doesn't brave the mall except around this time of year, it pays to review a few...
Don’t dismiss a bite from a little dog as no big deal
A lot of people have a somewhat justifiable fear of large dogs -- after all, they have jaws that are capable of tearing flesh and crushing bone. However, a bite from a small dog can be just as serious -- although many people don't realize it and may even brush off a...
Beware of these dog bite defenses in Los Angeles County
In Los Angeles, dog bites are a serious legal matter. Even if a dog has never bitten anyone before, an owner may face charges after a dog bite altercation. If you recently experienced a dog bite, be sure that you understand the defenses the owner may use to dismiss...
Dog owners can take steps to prevent bites
When you think of dogs, you probably think of a sweet, loyal pet. Dogs are treated like members of the family. They bring us comfort and joy. Dogs are entertaining and energetic. Dogs offer guidance and support when properly trained. When dogs feel threatened or are...
Aaron Hernandez, 27, had severe brain damage at death
In retrospect, it surprised few when it was revealed this week that the late Aaron Hernandez was found to have evidence of severe deterioration of the brain matter necessary for higher executive functioning. Even before the former tight end for the New England...
Woman killed by drunk driver while walking to work
Drunk or drugged driving, or perhaps both, has claimed another life in California today -- only this victim wasn't even in a car. The woman, aged 54, who regularly walked to her nearby work location with Walt Disney, was using a crosswalk at an intersection when the...
Avoid a personal injury on an elevator with these tips
People take elevators to get where they need to go all the time. Whether you're riding it up to the top floor of a parking garage or using one in a hospital, the elevator is there to make your life easier. Elevators are meant to be safe, but without repairs and...