Several companies often work together at construction sites. With numerous projects in motion at once, it is no surprise that accidents happen. Knowing how to avoid these common hazards is the best way workers can prevent injury and ensure continued productivity. 1....
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3 steps to take after a slip and fall
Since humans have walked they have fallen. Unfortunately, some falls happen due to circumstances out of your control. According to the National Safety Council, more than 6.8 million sought treatment in emergency rooms for slip-and-fall injuries in 2019. If a fall...
What are the 3 types of driver distraction?
When you get in a car to drive somewhere, you likely know that texting and driving is an unsafe activity. Yet there are many other types of distracted driving, and these activities injure and kill many drivers and passengers every year. The National Highway Traffic...
4 things to do after a car accident
You cannot prepare for a car accident. Unexpected crashes often result in costly damages and injuries that require extensive recovery and rehabilitation. You can prepare for the aftermath by knowing what to do after an unexpected collision. 1. Check for injuries...
3 reasons your car insurance rates are high
You are a safe driver with a good driving record but your insurance rates are higher than you think they should be. The truth is your insurance company looks at more than just your traffic tickets and accident history when determining the value of your policy, and not...
Was your slip and fall really minor?
It happens all too often, you trip on an uneven sidewalk, fall down and brush it off. However, the next thing you know you are experiencing back pain or discover a hairline fracture in your ankle. With slip and fall incidents, it is better to be safe than sorry. Here...
What are the symptoms of a traumatic brain injury?
When you sustain a sudden, severe jolt to your head in a car accident or another accident, you could have a traumatic brain injury. These injuries are common and can lead to short and long-term problems that often prohibit victims from returning to their normal life....
When your child experiences an injury at school
Children may become injured at school after a fall, sports injury or related incident. Sometimes, the family can successfully seek legal compensation for medical bills and other associated costs after a serious injury. Parents should take these steps after an...
Car crashes occur in 45% of California’s work zones
California’s roadways are prone to frequent, heavy congestion. When road construction occurs, it often makes things even worse. Work zones are often more than a bother, though – statistics show that they are also common sites for car crashes. According to...
How long do you have to file a personal injury claim?
When you suffer an injury in California and it happened because of someone else’s negligence, you may want to pursue a claim against the person or entity responsible. You may feel particularly inclined to do so if your injury resulted in hefty medical bills or...